Cradlerock Children's Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 87
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- One Child 'S File Has Medical Forms That Are Not on Approved Forms and No Parent Page for the Medicals, Two Incomplete…13A.16.03.04A
One child 's file has medical forms that are not on approved forms and no parent page for the medicals, two incomplete emergency forms and nine emergency forms have not been updated.
- Eleven of the Staff Medicals Do Not Indicate the Staff Is Free of TB.13A.16.06.04A(2)
- One Child Had Medication That Did Not Match the Firm That Was Completed by the Doctor.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Jul 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
- During the Inspection13A.16.03.04C
During the inspection, the LS reviewed children's files and noted that nine Emergency Cards had not been updated or initialed by the parent since enrollment. The LS also observed four Emergency Cards that were missing a daily pick-up person. Center Director showed LS updated Emergency Cards in a mas
- During the Inspection, the LS Reviewed Three Children's Files That Were Missing the Lead Test13A.16.03.04E
During the inspection, the LS reviewed three children's files that were missing the lead test. Children were EB age 5, CM age 4 and LF age 2. Center will get corrections from parents and submit a copy to the OCC.