Building Kidz of Columbia
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 103
- 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 Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20263 Findings3 Important
- There Are 11 Children Who Need Their Emergency Card Updated13A.16.03.04C
There are 11 children who need their emergency card updated, 18 children need the physician information listed on their emergency cards, 8 children need an authorized pick up person identified, 3 children have no emergency contacts, and 1 child had no phone numbers for the emergency contacts.
- There Are 4 Children Who Do Not Have Any Lead Testing Completed in Their File and 4 Children Who Need the Second Lead Test Completed.13A.16.03.04E
- The Fence of the Playground in the Corner Closest to the Parking Lot Has a Slot Missing Causing a Whole in the Fence13A.16.05.12D
The fence of the playground in the corner closest to the parking lot has a slot missing causing a whole in the fence. The yellow railings on the plastic playground up the rock wall area has peeling paint flaking off
May 23, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- One Staff File Did Not Have Evidence of a Criminal Background Check. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.05C
- Several Records Did Not Have Evidence of Blood Lead Test Results Available for Review. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.04E
- Several Records Did Not Have Evidence of Updated Immunization Records Available for Review. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.04G
- Staffing Patterns in Room 1A and Room 5 Have Staff Who Are No Longer Employed at the Center. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.05B
- The Vents in Room 2A and Room 5 Have Dust Build Up That Needs to Be Removed.13A.16.05.11A
- Outdoor Playground Fencing Near the Front of the Building Has a Board Missing Near the Air Condition Unit13A.16.05.12D
Outdoor playground fencing near the front of the building has a board missing near the air condition unit. Nails have popped out in the same area of the fencing. The door leading into classroom 5 has a metal strip on the bottom of the door that is pulling away from the door. The playground unit has
- One Staff Member Did Not Have Evidence of Completing the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Hire13A.16.06.12A(3)
One staff member did not have evidence of completing the basic health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
- One Child Did Not Have the Parent Portion of the Medication Authorization Formed Completed and Signed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- One Child Has Medication That Does Not Have a Prescription Label.13A.16.11.04A(3)