Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers - Preschool Site
MAGNOLIA ST., EASTON, MD 21601Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Recognized by Asthma & Allergy Friendly, Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood, Quality Business Practices, Maryland Accreditation, Eco-Friendly Program, Judy Center, Family Engagement, Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 3 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 8, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- A Three Year Old Child Was Left Unattended for 15 Minutes in the Classroom.13A.16.07.06A
- Child Was Left Unattended in the Classroom for 15 Minutes Before Director Found Him Alone13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Child was left unattended in the classroom for 15 minutes before director found him alone. Staff member turned out the lights and left the classroom. Staff member did not notice child was missing until the child's aunt come to pick him up at the end of the day.
May 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child Was Given a Dog Biscuit to Try13A.16.12.01A(1)
A child was given a dog biscuit to try. Staff member had dog biscuit in her hand when child approached and asked if it was a dog biscuit and if they could try it. Staff allowed child to take a bite.
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