Center for Creative Children
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 82
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 18, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Bathroom Sink Was Leaking in Room 8 at the Time of Inspection13A.16.05.01A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed that the bathroom sink was leaking in Room 8 at the time of inspection. The facility had placed a container below the sink to catch the dripping water. Facility needs to have the leak repaired and send receipt to Licensing Specialist that the leaking sink has been repai
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Director Only Completed Two Hours of Training Within the Past Year of Employment13A.16.06.05C(1)
Licensing Specialist observed that the Director only completed two hours of training within the past year of employment. Facility will need to submit twelve hours of training certificates for the Director and their completed Record of Professional Development Form.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Child Care Preschool Teachers Only Completed Two Hours of Training Within The…13A.16.06.09C
Licensing Specialist observed that the Child Care Preschool Teachers only completed two hours of training within the past year of employment. Facility will need to submit twelve hours of training certificates for the Preschool Teachers and their completed Record of Professional Development Form.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That School-age Qualified Teacher Only Completed Two Hours of Training Within the Past…13A.16.06.10C(1)
Licensing Specialist observed that School-age qualified teacher only completed two hours of training within the past year of employment. Facility will need to submit twelve hours of training certificates for the School-age qualified teacher and their completed Record of Professional Development Form
- Licensing Specialist Observed That Aides Only Completed Two Hours of Training Within the Past Year of Employment13A.16.06.12B(1)
Licensing Specialist observed that Aides only completed two hours of training within the past year of employment. Facility will need to submit six hours of training certificates for the Aides and their completed Record of Professional Development Form.