Columbia Academy at Kendall Ridge
UNIVERSITY BLVD, 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 2 (out of 5) and NAC accreditation. 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 2 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
- Recognized by Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Three Children Did Not Have Parents Portion of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.02A
Three children did not have parents portion of the health inventory. Two children did not have medicals. Two children did not have immunizations. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the required documents.
- Seven Emergency Cards Dd Not Have Doctors Information13A.16.03.04C
Seven emergency cards dd not have doctors information. Two emergency cards did not have authorized pick up. Please correct immediately and submit copies of corrected cards to the Office of Child Care.
- Five Children Did Not Have Lead Screenings. Please Correct Immediately and Submit Copies of Lead Screenings to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.03.04E
- The Program Did Not Practice Emergency Disaster Drills in 2025. Please Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Nov 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A Staff Member Was Observed Pushing Two Toddlers on the Carpet. Staff Member Is No Longer Employed.13A.16.07.03A(1)
- A Staff Member Was Observed Pushing Two Toddlers on the Carpet. Staff Member Is No Longer Employed.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Aug 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Two Staff Members Did Not Have Medicals on Site. Please Correct Immediately and Submit Copes of Medicals.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Two Teachers Did Not Have Approved Training in Their Files13A.16.06.09C
Two teachers did not have approved training in their files. They completed 1.5 hour of training and will need 10.5 hours of approved training. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of training certificates.
- An Aide Started at the Center on 11.11.24 and Has Not Completed the Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C
An aide started at the center on 11.11.24 and has not completed the aide orientation. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the certificate.
Nov 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Current Staffing Patterns Posted in Infant B, Toddler A/B, and 4B.13A.16.03.05B
- A Child Touched Another Child Inappropriately in the Bathroom. Staff Did Not Report the Incident to Child Protective Services.13A.16.07.02A(1)
- A Child Was in the Bathroom with Another Child and Inappropriate Touching Occurred13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A child was in the bathroom with another child and inappropriate touching occurred. Staff were not adequately supervising the bathroom during this time.
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