Cross Roads Child Care Center
W CENTRAL AVE, DAVIDSONVILLE, MD 21035Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Three Children Missing Lead Testing Certificates at the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialist observed three children missing lead testing certificates at the time of inspection. Facility needs to submit copies to Licensing Specialist once obtained.
Jun 17, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Specialist Observed Walls Is Behind the Cots in Room 1 Angel and Room 3 Ark with Areas of Peeling Paint13A.16.05.01A(1)
Specialist observed walls is behind the cots in Room 1 Angel and Room 3 Ark with areas of peeling paint. Director states that this has already been discussed with building services and maintenance is scheduled for July. Facility shall ensure that areas are maintained in good repair and submit photog
- Specialist Observed That the Fence Surrounding the Small Playground Is Dirty with a Green and Black Substance on It13A.16.05.12E
Specialist observed that the fence surrounding the small playground is dirty with a green and black substance on it. Facility must clean the fence surrounding the small playground and submit photographic evidence.
- Specialist Observed That the Director Did Not Complete at Least 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Last Full Year…13A.16.06.05C(1)
Specialist observed that the Director did not complete at least 12 hours of continued training for the last full year of employment as required. Specialist discussed that Director shall either take additional training or document training subsequently taken onto the last full year's professional dev
- Specialist Observed That Two Teachers Did Not Complete at Least 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Last Full Year…13A.16.06.09C
Specialist observed that two Teachers did not complete at least 12 hours of continued training for the last full year of employment as required. Specialist discussed that Teachers shall either take additional training or document training subsequently taken onto the last full year's professional dev
- Specialist Observed One Aide Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment As…13A.16.06.12A(3)
Specialist observed one Aide did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment as required. Aide shall complete the basic health and safety training and submit training certificate.
- Specialist Observed One Aide Did Not Complete the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update as Required13A.16.06.12B(3)
Specialist observed one Aide did not complete the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update as required. Aide shall complete the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update and submit the training certificate.
Jun 20, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Specialist Observed Cleaning Supplies in an Unlocked Cabinet in the Children's Bathroom. Corrected During Inspection.13A.16.10.04A
- Specialist Observed 1 Staff with 21 with 21 Children.13A.16.08.03C(2)
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