Licensed Daycare in Capital Heights, Maryland
6 licensed daycares in Capital Heights, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Maryland licensing records.
Capital Heights listings updated May 2026 from official Maryland records.
Daycare in Capital Heights: what parents should know
Families in Capital Heights can choose from 6 licensed childcare providers, with Child Care Center the most common type (about 33% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Maryland license at indexing time, sourced from Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care.
For age coverage, 2 centers in Capital Heights report infant care (roughly 33% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
Combined, Capital Heights's licensed centers hold about 429 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Capital Heights childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Capital Heights
ChildCare Aware reports the Maryland average full-time cost at $1,500/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Capital Heights vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Maryland families may also qualify for Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) (intake: (877) 227-0125).
Full Maryland licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care
- Infant ratio
- 1:3
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 71 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Capital Heights
Largest licensed centers in Capital Heights
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Capital Heights licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Capital Heights
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programMaryland Child Care Scholarship Program (CCS) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(877) 227-0125 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Capital Heights, Maryland are compiled from official Maryland State Department of Education — Office of Child Care licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
Search 6 Licensed Centers in Capital Heights
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