Ducketts Lane Recreational Licensed Child Care
DUCKETTS LANE, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Medication Administration (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed One Child Missing an Authorization Form. Director Must Obtain From Parents.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- LS Observed One Medication Expired. Director Must Get Current Medication From Parents and Return the Expired Medication.13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
Mar 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 3 Emergency Cards Needing the Child's Doctors Information on the Form - Update and Send a Copy to OCC13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe This Training for Staff TJ - Send a Copy of the Training to OCC13A.16.06.12C
- LS Did Not See Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Kit - Send a Picture of the Soap to OCC13A.16.10.02E
Mar 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not See 12 Hours of Continued Training for 1 Staff -13A.16.06.10C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Basic Health and Safety Training for 1 Staff - Send to OCC When Complete13A.16.06.12A(3)
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed New Staff During the Inspection - Send a Notarized Release to OCC for the New Staff13A.16.03.06A(1)
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