Childtime Learning Center
GATEWAY CENTER DRIVE, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 126
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Staffing Patterns Posted That Did Not Have the Correct Staff in the Classrooms13A.16.03.05B
LS observed staffing patterns posted that did not have the correct staff in the classrooms. Facility to submit new staffing patterns for all classrooms in the facility.
- LS Observed an Aide Alone in a Classroom of 2's with 6 Children Present13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed an aide alone in a classroom of 2's with 6 children present. Assistant Director went into the classroom to correct at the time of inspection. Facility to submit staffing pattern showing qualified staff in each classroom. Aide in the classroom has been cleared through MSDE.
- LS Observed a Qualified Aide Only in Charge of 6 Two Year Old Children13A.16.08.02B
LS observed a qualified aide only in charge of 6 two year old children. Assistant Director entered the classroom for the day in order to meet the regulation. Corrected at the time of inspection. Facility to submit a staffing pattern showing qualified staff in the classroom at all times.
Jun 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Was Not Notified of the Start of a New Hire Within 5 Days13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS was not notified of the start of a new hire within 5 days. Facility to submit a statement of understanding that within 5 working days of its occurrence, provide written notification to the OCC of a new hire and all of the required forms and information.
- Facility Did Not Provide the OCC Documentation Within 15 Days After Adding an Employee to Meet the Requirements of This…13A.16.03.06B
Facility did not provide the OCC documentation within 15 days after adding an employee to meet the requirements of this chapter for the assignment, unless documentation already is on file in the office. Facility to submit a written memorandum of understanding stating that the regulation will be fol
- LS Noticed a Staff Member That Is on the Staffing Pattern That Had Not Been Cleared by OCC13A.16.07.06A
LS noticed a staff member that is on the staffing pattern that had not been cleared by OCC. Facility to submit a written memorandum of understanding stating that the staff may not be in the classroom with children until CBC's have been cleared.
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