Children's Center of Walkersville
E. FREDERICK ST, WALKERSVILLE, MD 21793Childery 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 Health and Wellness, Quality Business Practices, Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Two Teachers Did Not Complete 12 Hours of Continued Training Within Their 2024-2025 Employment Year13A.16.06.09C
Two teachers did not complete 12 hours of continued training within their 2024-2025 employment year. LS requested that the missing hours are completed within their 2025-2026 employment year and evidence is submitted to LS.
Mar 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Facility Did Not Provide Documentation That a Substitute Was Used on 03/22/2024.13A.16.03.05E
Mar 11, 20245 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Two Children Had Authorized Pick Up Person Information That Was Left Blank13A.16.03.04C
At the time of inspection, two children had authorized pick up person information that was left blank. Facility to submit completed information to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, Two Children Had Boxes That Were Left Blank on the Health Assessment Part II13A.16.03.04D(3)
At the time of inspection, two children had boxes that were left blank on the Health Assessment Part II. Facility to obtain this information and send evidence to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04E
At the time of inspection, four children were missing evidence of the second lead test, and only had evidence of one test being completed at their first birthday. Facility to obtain this information and send evidence to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, Facility Did Not Have Evidence of a Screen Time Policy That Was Given or Presented to Parents13A.16.09.01C(6)
At the time of inspection, facility did not have evidence of a screen time policy that was given or presented to parents. Facility to send LS written screen time policy.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.10.04A
At the time of inspection, LS observed an open closet with a large bottle of sanitizer on the floor, as well as containers of Clorox wipes. LS also observed Clorox wipes and sanitizer spray in reach of children on a counter. LS asked teacher to move the cleaning products to a higher location that
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