Apple Tree Children's Center
OLD PADONIA ROAD, COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 2 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Substitute Log for a Staff Member Who Is Substituting.13A.16.03.05E
- Director Has Been Out on Leave for Over 2 Weeks.13A.16.06.05A
- Director Has Been Out for Over 2 Weeks.13A.16.06.13C
Jun 26, 202510 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- LS Observed Children in Care of Staff Members That Had Not Passed Background Check and Child Abuse Check.13A.16.07.06C
- LS Did Not Observed a Complete Current Personnel List.13A.16.03.05A
- LS Did Not Observe Staffing Patterns Posted.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe a Medical, Fingers Prints and Staff Orientation in Staff Members File.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Did Not Observe a Sub Log for a Substitute Providing Care.13A.16.03.05E
- LS Did Not Receive Notification of New Staff Members.13A.16.03.06B
- LS Observed Three One Year Old's Enrolled in the Two's Room.13A.16.03.07A
- LS Observed 4 Unapproved Staff Members Working. LS Observed Several Rooms Without Qualified Teachers.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed 4 Unapproved Staff Members Working. LS Observed Several Rooms Without Qualified Teachers.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- LS Observed Aides Alone with Children and Unapproved Staff Members Alone with Children.13A.16.08.01B(2)
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