C3kids Family Day Care
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.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.2 / 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 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Health Assessment for the 2 Children Enrolled and the Immunization Report And…13A.15.03.04C
Licensing specialist did not observe a health assessment for the 2 children enrolled and the immunization report and evidence of appropriate lead screening was missing for one child.
Jan 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Stated That the Medication That the Child Found Was Sitting on a Table Next to the Dining Room Chair13A.15.07.07A
The provider stated that the medication that the child found was sitting on a table next to the dining room chair. The child was able to get on the dining room chair and grab the medication.
- The Provider Stated That the Medication That the Child Found Was Sitting on a Table Next to the Dining Room Chair13A.15.10.02
The provider stated that the medication that the child found was sitting on a table next to the dining room chair. The child was able to get on the dining room chair and grab the medication.
Sep 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Missing an Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(1)