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Child Care Scholarship Program Briefing 02.04.2026 25 Data and Trends The number of licensed providers in Maryland has declined over time. Number of Licensed Providers Family Child Care Large Family Child Care Child Care Centers Letter of Compliance Total November 2025 3,892 179 2,426 191 6,688 July 2016 6,357 103 2,500 218 9,178 9,178 6,688 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 Jul-16 Oct-16 Jan-17 Apr-17 Jul-17 Oct-17 Jan-18 Apr-18 Jul-18 Oct-18 Jan-19 Apr-19 Jul-19 Oct-19 Jan-20 Apr-20 Jul-20 Oct-20 Jan-21 Apr-21 Jul-21 Oct-21 Jan-22 Apr-22 Jul-22 Oct-22 Jan-23 Apr-23 Jul-23 Oct-23 Jan-24 Apr-24 Jul-24 Oct-24 Jan-25 Apr-25 Jul-25 Oct-25 Provider Count