Creative Kids
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.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
- 32
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Dec 22, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed 7 Preschoolers in a Licensed Twos Room.13A.16.03.07A
- Program Failed to Provide Safety and Security to Call Children in Care at All Times.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed Room 3 and Room 4 (Infant Room) with Children but No Staff.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- LS Observed an Office Admin Leading a Group of Children.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed a Toddler Walking Around the Classroom with a Bottle Hanging From Their Mouth.13A.16.12.06B(2)(a)
Dec 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Program Failed to Provide Safety and Security to Child in Care at All Times.13A.16.07.06A
- Program Failed to Provide Adequate Supervision to Infants in Care.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- LS Observed 4 Infants with One Teacher.13A.16.08.03C(1)
- LS Observed 4 Sleeping Infants with One Teacher.13A.16.08.08A(1)
Dec 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Staffing Patterns Posted Have Not Been Approve by OCC and Do Not Reflect Accurate Staffing.13A.16.03.05B
- Staffing Patterns Posted Were Not Approved by the OCC and Do Not Reflect Accurate Staffing.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Was Not Able to Observe Medicals for Several Staff.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Was Unable to Observe Several Staff Medicals.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Was Able to Determine That the Program Failed to Notify the OCC of a Report of Child Abuse/injurious Treatment.13A.16.03.06E(1)