Children's World Early Learning Center of Frederick
BURCK STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21701Childery 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
- 73
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 25, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Ls Observed Several Emergency Cards That Were Not Completed13A.16.03.04C
Ls observed several emergency cards that were not completed, had not been annually updated or were missing the physician's information on the form. Facility to review all of the child files and submit a written statement that all of the emergency cards have been completed, updated and are accessible
- LS Observed No Evidence for the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Course. Director to Submit Evidence Immediately.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Completion by 5 Teachers, nor 1 Original 3…13A.16.06.09C
LS observed no evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual update completion by 5 teachers, nor 1 original 3 hour Basic Health and Safety Course for 1 teacher. Facility to submit the completion certificates to OCC immediately.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update for 3 School Age Teachers13A.16.06.10C(3)
LS observed no evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update for 3 School Age Teachers. Facility to submit the completion certificates to OCC immediately.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Annual Update to the Basic Health and Safety Being Completed by 1 Aide13A.16.06.12B(3)
LS observed no evidence of the annual update to the basic health and safety being completed by 1 aide. Facility to submit evidence that the course was completed immediately to OCC.
- LS Observed an Emergency and Disaster Plan That Had Not Been Annually Updated13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
LS observed an emergency and disaster plan that had not been annually updated. Facility to review, update, and initial the emergency preparedness plan and submit a copy as evidence that it has been completed.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Liquid, Fragrance Free Soap nor a Working Flashlight in the First Aid Kit13A.16.10.02E
LS observed no evidence of liquid, fragrance free soap nor a working flashlight in the first aid kit. Facility to submit photographic evidence that these items have been obtained and are accessible in the first aid kits. LS reminds facility to go through any first aid kits on site to be certain th
- LS Observed Potentially Harmful Items13A.16.10.04A
LS observed potentially harmful items , specifically sharp adult scissors that were accessible in the desks of two classrooms. Facility to remove the items to an inaccessible location or place locks on the drawers with the potentially harmful items. Facility to submit photographic evidence that th
Jan 25, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Emergency Phone Numbers Being Posted Near Each Telephone in the Classrooms13A.16.10.01C
LS observed no evidence of Emergency Phone numbers being posted near each telephone in the classrooms. Director corrected at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed Potentially Hazardous Materials in a Location That Was Accessible to Children13A.16.10.04A
LS observed potentially hazardous materials in a location that was accessible to children. Director corrected at the time of the inspection.
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