Children's Magnet Montessori School
OLD WASHINGTON ROAD, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 56
- 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 (5), Hazardous Materials Handling (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- It Was Reported That Multiple Cleaning Chemicals Were Observed Within Reach of Children in the Bathroom Diapering Area,…13A.16.10.04A
It was reported that multiple cleaning chemicals were observed within reach of children in the bathroom diapering area, posing a safety concern. LS observed a can of Febreeze, Lysol wipes, Googone, and Wizard Air Freshener present in the child care bathrooms. Facility must discard all air fresheners
Jul 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed the Following Potentially Harmful Items Accessible to Children in a Bathroom: Window Cleaner, Air…13A.16.10.04A
LS observed the following potentially harmful items accessible to children in a bathroom: Window cleaner, air freshener, absorbent concentrated granules, and all purpose cleaner. The items were removed immediately during the inspection and placed out of the children's reach.
May 21, 20247 Findings7 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on All Emergency Forms. Facility Must Immediately Submit Corrected Forms.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe a Health Inventory for Each Child. Facility Must Immediately Submit a Signed and Dated Health Assessment Part 1.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of a Medical Assessment Signed and Dated by a Physician for Each Child13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS did not observe evidence of a medical assessment signed and dated by a physician for each child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of correction.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Lead Testing for Each Child13A.16.03.04E
LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider.
- LS Did Not Observe Immunizations for Each Child13A.16.03.04G
LS did not observe immunizations for each child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of immunizations or an appointment to obtain immunizations from a health care provider.
- LS Observed Cleaning Agents Stored on the Same Shelf as Food Products13A.16.10.04C
LS observed cleaning agents stored on the same shelf as food products. Facility must immediately move either the food items or the cleaning agent and store the cleaning agent on a shelf separate from food at all times.
- LS Did Not Observe a Thermometer Being Used in the Refrigerator to Gauge Temperature Accordingly13A.16.12.04F(3)
LS did not observe a thermometer being used in the refrigerator to gauge temperature accordingly. Facility must provide evidence to the office of a thermometer in place in the refrigerator.
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