Children of Christ Learning Center
MARKET STREET, ABERDEEN, MD 21001Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 32
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Alleged "It’s Super Unsanitary They Don’t Have a Cleaning Procedure…13A.16.05.11A
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was alleged "it’s super unsanitary they don’t have a cleaning procedure in place and multiple times there has been an illness going around and not once did they sanitize anything" At the time of the inspection LS observed food crumbs on the floor while
- LS Conducted an Inspection in Which It Was Alleged That the Director Is Never Present and That There Are No Qualified…13A.16.07.06A
LS conducted an inspection in which it was alleged that the director is never present and that there are no qualified staff left in charge. At the time of the complaint inspection, LS asked if the director was present and was told no. The director's granddaughter stated that she was in charge. Ls as
- LS Conducted an Inspection in Which It Was Alleged That the Director Is Never Present and That There Are No Qualified…13A.16.07.06C
LS conducted an inspection in which it was alleged that the director is never present and that there are no qualified staff left in charge. At the time of the complaint inspection, LS asked if the director was present and was told no. The director's granddaughter stated that she was in charge. Ls as
- LS Conducted an Inspection in Which It Was Alleged That the Director Is Never Present and That There Are No Qualified…13A.16.07.06D(1)
LS conducted an inspection in which it was alleged that the director is never present and that there are no qualified staff left in charge. At the time of the complaint inspection, LS asked if the director was present and was told no. The director's granddaughter stated that she was in charge. Ls as
- LS Observed a Child Walk Out of the Classroom Twice Unsupervised and a Teacher Had to Come Get Him From the Front Room…13A.16.08.01A(1)
LS observed a child walk out of the classroom twice unsupervised and a teacher had to come get him from the front room at the time the LS was standing there waiting for the person in charge to come out to the front room
- LS Observed a Child Walk Out of the Classroom Twice Unsupervised and a Teacher Had to Come Get Him From the Front Room13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed a child walk out of the classroom twice unsupervised and a teacher had to come get him from the front room. Additionally all the staff who were providing supervision had not been cleared by the OCC to do so at the time of the inspection.
- LS Conducted an Inspection in Which It Was Alleged That the Director Is Never Present and That There Are No Qualified…13A.16.08.02A
LS conducted an inspection in which it was alleged that the director is never present and that there are no qualified staff left in charge. At the time of the complaint inspection, LS asked if the director was present and was told no. The director's granddaughter stated that she was in charge. Ls as
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Alleged the Director Leaves Comes Back After Clocking In, Which Is…13A.16.08.02B
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was alleged the director leaves comes back after clocking in, which is not missing which is time theft. Also the center is left without a certified person. LS conducted an inspection in which it was alleged that the director is never present and that t
- LS Observed a Bottle Without a Top Sitting on the Cubbies13A.16.12.04A(2)
LS observed a bottle without a top sitting on the cubbies. When the LS asked whose bottle it was or what was in the bottle, staff told her they didn't know what was in the bottle and that a parent had brought it in for one of the three year old's. LS asked if it was milk in the bottle and was told t
Jul 24, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Child's Emergency Was Not Readily Accessible to a Staff Member During a Field Trip.13A.16.03.04C
- The Office Was Not Notified by the Center.13A.16.03.06C(3)
- Two Aides Were in Charge of a Group of Children.13A.16.08.02B
- Two Aides Were Assigned to a Group of Children.13A.16.08.03A
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