Crossway Community Montessori School
UPTON DR, KENSINGTON, MD 20895Childery 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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Reminded Facility That Each Electrical Socket That Is Socket That Is Accessible to Children in Care Shall Be Plugged…13A.16.10.04F
LS reminded facility that each electrical socket that is socket that is accessible to children in care shall be plugged or capped as required by the applicable fire code. LS observed at least one socket exposed, with dangling cable cord.
Jun 22, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- At Time of Inspection13A.16.10.04A
At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed potentially hazardous items such as bleach and disinfectant wipes in a location that is accessible to children.
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed an Out Dated License Posted13A.16.02.01E
At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed an out dated license posted. This license does not reflect the current capacity for the facility.
- At Time of Inspection13A.16.05.01B
At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed a sink in room 1C2B with water still running even after turning the water off. Licensing specialist also observed a hole in the floor in the library corridor in the doorway between library and foyer.
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed an Uncapped Outlet in the Room Labeled Primary 1.13A.16.10.04F
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