Childtime Children's Center
MONTGOMERY RD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 121
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 10, 202412 Findings12 Important
- LS Observed 1 Emergency Card Missing the Back Side for 1 Child - Corrected During the Inspection13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Part 2 of the Health Inventory for 1 Child - Corrected During the Inspection13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Did Not Observe an Immunization Form for 1 Child in Care - Corrected During the Inspection13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed Chipping Paint on 2nd and 3rd Door From the Left While Looking at the Building and on the Big Playground…13A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed chipping paint on 2nd and 3rd door from the left while looking at the building and on the big playground and on the 2nd door from the left, while looking at the building, the hallway door on the younger children's playground.
- LS Observed Torn Drywall Spots Above the Book Shelf on the Exterior Wall in the 2 Year Old Room - LS Observed the Cove…13A.16.05.01A(2)
LS observed torn drywall spots above the book shelf on the exterior wall in the 2 year old room - LS observed the cove base in the Preschool along the back wall farthest from the door coming loose
- LS Did Not Observe a Phone in Toddler Room A - Corrected During the Inspection13A.16.05.10C
- LS Observed a Thorn Bush and Weeds on the Back Right Part of the Playground While Your Back Is to the Building Near The…13A.16.05.12D
LS observed a thorn bush and weeds on the back right part of the playground while your back is to the building near the fence on the younger children's playground. Corrected during the inspection
- LS Did Not Observe an Updated Medicals for 2 Staff13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Did Not Observe the Basic Health and Safety Update for 3 Teachers13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Basic Health and Safety Training for 3 Staff13A.16.06.12A(3)
- LS Did Not Observe the Basic Health and Safety Update for 2 Staff13A.16.06.12B(3)
- LS Observed the Back 3 Burners on the Electric Stove in the Kitchen to Be Rusty and Non-operational.13A.16.12.05A
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