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COCKEYSVILLE ROAD, HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
52
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Aug 19, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Aug 19, 202511 Findings11 Important
    • LS Observed That Several Children Emergency Forms Were Not Updated13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed That the Center Had One Staffing Pattern That Was Incorrect.13A.16.03.05B
    • LS Did Not Observe Criminal Background Results13A.16.03.05C

      LS did not observe criminal background results, verification of age (ID), personnel information form and function of position and updated health & safety training.

    • LS Observed a Toilet in the Preschool Classroom That Need to Be Repaired.13A.16.05.04
    • LS Observed That One Toilet Was Not Operating in Good Condition.13A.16.05.08B
    • LS Observed a Trash Can Without Disposable Liner.13A.16.05.11D(1)
    • LS Observed That the Play Area Lining Is Uncovered and Could Cause a Hazard to Children's Safety.13A.16.05.12D
    • LS Did Not Observe Some Staff Having Orientation Completed.13A.16.06.02
    • LS Did Not Observe Primary Caregiver Displayed in the Infant Room.13A.16.09.02A
    • LS Did Not Observe Documentation of Infant & Toddler Activity Plan Reevaluated Every 3 Months.13A.16.09.02C
    • LS Observed That Infant Food and Bottles Were Not Labeled.13A.16.12.06E(1)
  2. Jul 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Observed Classroom #3 Staffing Pattern Was Incorrect.13A.16.03.05B
    • LS Observed That There Was No Snack Menu Displayed in the Center.13A.16.12.01B(1)

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