Children's World ELC of Walkersville
DISCOVERY BOULEVARD, WALKERSVILLE, MD 21793Childery 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
- 59
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence That the Consumer Pamphlet Is Displayed13A.16.03.03C
LS observed no evidence that the consumer pamphlet is displayed. Facility to submit photographic evidence that the current consumer pamphlet is displayed for parents to freely reference.
- Ls Observed No Evidence of 12 Emergency Cards That Were Annually Updated and 5 Emergency Cards That Were Not Complete13A.16.03.04C
Ls observed no evidence of 12 emergency cards that were annually updated and 5 emergency cards that were not complete. Items specifically not complete were complete addresses of emergency contacts, physician information, or missing the second page. Facility to review all emergency cards with paren
- LS Observed One (1) Child That Did Not Have the Health Assessment (Page 1) Available in the File13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS observed one (1) child that did not have the Health assessment (page 1) available in the file. Facility to review all children's files and submit a written statement verifying that all health assessments have been obtained and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Written Emergency and Disaster Plan That Has Been Approved by an MSDE Approved Trainer13A.16.10.01A(2)
LS observed no evidence of a written emergency and disaster plan that has been approved by an MSDE approved trainer. Facility to complete an emergency and disaster plan, have it approved, and submit to OCC as soon as possible.
- LS Observed No Evidence That an Emergency and Disaster Plan Had Been Annually Updated.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
- LS Observed No Evidence of Liquid13A.16.10.02E
LS observed no evidence of liquid, fragrance free soap, a large enough variety of gauze pads or band aids, 2 rolls of flexible gauze rolls, paper towels, flashlight, or tape, in the first aid kit. Facility to retrieve the current first aid supply list from the website and submit photographic eviden
Oct 10, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- LS Observed Potentially Hazardous Items Accessible to Children in Care13A.16.10.04A
LS observed potentially hazardous items accessible to children in care, specifically sharp adult scissors, hand sanitizer, diaper cream, and Lysol disinfectant. Staff made items inaccessible at the time of the inspection.
Nov 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Facility Would Not Be Able to Administer Medication as Prescribed on the Allergy Action Plan Written by the Health…13A.16.11.04C
Facility would not be able to administer medication as prescribed on the allergy action plan written by the health practitioner, because the medication is not present at the facility. Facility will get the missing medication and send a photo to LS for correction.
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