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MANCHESTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, MD 21102Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 76
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Interviewed the Director (AG) and 3 Staff (Liz13A.16.03.03B(1)
LS interviewed the director (AG) and 3 staff (Liz, Lexi and Carly) specific to the procedure in place to ensure the whereabouts of the children at all times. LS confirmed that the attendance is kept in the classrooms and a playground checklist is supposed to be taken out to the playground both in
- LS Interviewed the Director and 3 Staff Members13A.16.07.01
LS interviewed the director and 3 staff members. LS confirmed that their was a 16 month old child left unattended on the playground on Friday 11.7.2025 from at least 445 pm until at least 5:22 pm when the child's parent came to pick up. The director confirmed that at the time of the incident the
- LS Interviewed Staff About the Incident on Friday 11.7.2025 and Confirmed That One Toddler Was Left on the Playground…13A.16.07.06A
LS interviewed staff about the incident on Friday 11.7.2025 and confirmed that one toddler was left on the playground alone from approximately 445 pm until at least 522 PM. The director confirmed that 2 staff were assigned with only 2 children left in the group when the incident happened. The dire
- LS Interviewed Staff About the Incident on Friday 11.7.2025 and Confirmed That One Toddler Was Left on the Playground…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS interviewed staff about the incident on Friday 11.7.2025 and confirmed that one toddler was left on the playground alone from approximately 445 pm until at least 522 PM. The director confirmed that 2 staff were assigned with only 2 children left in the group when the incident happened. The dire
Oct 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Child Was Missing the Parents Portion of the Health Inventory. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.03.02A
- A Staff Member's Medical Was Done in January 2020 and the Center Did Not Have an Updated Medica13A.16.06.04A(4)
A staff member's medical was done in January 2020 and the center did not have an updated medica. Please submit a correction plan immediately to the Office of Child Care.
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