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CEDAR PARK RD., ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
School
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
59
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Jan 23, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Jan 23, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • LS Observed Paint Peeling in Several Areas Throughout Building: Cafeteria, A102, A103, Boys and Girls Bathrooms13A.17.05.01A(1)
    • LS Observed an Accumulation of Dirt in the Grout on the Tiles Around the Urinals in the Boys Bathroom.13A.17.05.11A
    • LS Observed Uncapped Electrical Sockets in Cafeteria, Room 105A, Room 101A, Hallway Leading From Cafeteria13A.17.10.04F
    • LS Observed Dangling Cords on Binds in Rooms A102 and A10513A.17.10.04I(1)
  2. Jan 24, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • LS Observed Children's Files13A.17.03.04C

      LS observed children's files. Upon review, LS noticed that multiple children's files were missing health inventory part 1 and part 2 forms, and lead certificates. Please review all children's files for completeness.

    • LS Observed Staff Files. Upon Review, LS Noticed That Multiple Staff Files Were Missing Proof of Age and Current Proof of CBCs.13A.17.03.05B
    • LS Observed All Licensed Areas of the Facility and Noticed Frayed and Ripped Patches of Carpet in Room A105 and Room A106.13A.17.05.01A(1)
    • LS Observed Staff Files and Noticed That All Staff Were Missing Proof of Staff Orientation in Their Files.13A.17.06.02
    • LS Reviewed Staff Records and Noticed That No One on the Staff Roster Had Completed the Emergency Preparedness Training.13A.17.10.01A(1)
  3. Jan 4, 20244 Findings4 Important
    • Facility Has Not Submitted Updated Personnel List Since 05/08/2023. Please Submit Correction by 01/11/2024.13A.17.03.05A(1)
    • Facility Has Not Submitted an Updated Staffing Pattern since12/12/2022. Please Submit Correction by 01/11/2024.13A.17.03.05A(2)
    • Facility Did Not Provide OCC with the Most Updated Personnel List That Has Previous Staff Removed.13A.17.03.06A(1)
    • LS Observed One Toilet in the Large Stall of the Girl's Bathroom That Did Not Flush Properly.13A.17.05.08A

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