Christian Child Care Center of Whiteford
WHEELER SCHOOL ROAD, WHITEFORD, MD 21160Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 41
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20256 Findings6 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, Several Children Are Missing Either the Physician Information or Parent Signature on the Emergency Form.13A.16.03.04C
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Few Children Were Missing Lead Testing/screening Documentation.13A.16.03.04E
- At the Time of the Inspection a Couple Children Were Missing Record of Immunizations.13A.16.03.04G
- At the Time of the Inspection, 2 Infants Had Infant Plans That Had Not Been Updated Every 3 Months.13A.16.09.02C
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Child's (JB) Medication Did Not Have a Pharmacy Label with Any Required Information13A.16.11.04A(3)
At the time of the inspection, one child's (JB) medication did not have a pharmacy label with any required information. Another child (MJ) has medication at the center that had expired 11/2024.
- At the Time of the Inspection, the Center Does Not Have Milk to Serve with Meals.13A.16.12.01A(2)
Jun 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Small Trampoline Was Is the Play Yard Area. Director Removed the Trampoline Immediately.13A.16.05.12C
- There Were Paint Brushes in the Bottle Washing Sinks13A.16.12.05F
There were paint brushes in the bottle washing sinks. This sink is to be used for bottle and utensil washing only. Director moved the paint brushes to the other sink to be washed.
Oct 2, 20236 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Director Admitted to Witnessing a Staff Member Hit Her Own Child While at the Center and Also Another Staff Member Slam…13A.16.07.01
Director admitted to witnessing a staff member hit her own child while at the center and also another staff member slam a child on a cot. Director did not notify the proper authorities.
- Staff Member Slam a Child on a Cot, In Another Incident Were Staff Witnessed a Parent Spanking Their Child While at the Center.13A.16.07.03A(1)
- Staff Member Slam a Child on a Cot, In Another Incident Were Staff Witnessed a Parent Spanking Their Child While at the Center.13A.16.07.03A(2)
- Staff Member Slam a Child on a Cot, In Another Incident Were Staff Witnessed a Parent Spanking Their Child While at the Center.13A.16.07.03B(4)
- Staff Member Slam a Child on a Cot, In Another Incident Were Staff Witnessed a Parent Spanking Their Child While at the Center.13A.16.07.03C(3)
- Staff Person Permitted Watch Tv for Musical Movement During Handwashing and Food Prep13A.16.09.01C(3)
Staff person permitted watch tv for musical movement during handwashing and food prep. Per Agent staff person was not using screen time policy correct. During inspection children under two were watching television.
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