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Childcare centers in Columbia, MD

Columbia has 168 licensed childcare centers and homes in Maryland's licensing records. Among the 360 Maryland cities with listings, Columbia ranks #5 by centers and homes on file. By county, all 168 are recorded in Howard County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care, Licensing Branch (opens in a new tab) public records · Maryland childcare guide → · How we compile this →

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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Columbia

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Paying for childcare in Columbia

Two programs can help Columbia families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Columbia", it counts Columbia centers and homes; where it says "Across Maryland", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Columbia

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Columbia?

Columbia has 168 licensed childcare centers and homes in Maryland's licensing records. Among the 360 Maryland cities with listings, Columbia ranks #5 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care, Licensing Branch.

How do I check a Maryland daycare license?

Look the center up in Check Child Care Maryland, Maryland's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care, Licensing Branch (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care, Licensing Branch or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care, Licensing Branch public records · Maryland license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →