Critchlow Adkins Children's Centers - St. Michaels Site
SEYMOUR AVE., SAINT MICHAELS, MD 21663Childery 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, Judy Center, Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Medication Administration (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Center Had Numerous Emergency Cards in the Classrooms That Were Not Filled Out Completely13A.16.03.04C
Center had numerous emergency cards in the classrooms that were not filled out completely. Doctors information as well as emergency contact information was missing.
- Expired Medication Was Being Used in the Center13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
Expired medication was being used in the center. Center was advised to return the medication to the parent and request new medication immediately.
Sep 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Several Emergency Cards Were Out-of-date And/or Missing Information13A.16.03.04C
Several emergency cards were out-of-date and/or missing information. For example, doctor's information, authorized pick-up person, and addresses.
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