Eden Child Development Center
EDEN-ALLEN ROAD, EDEN, MD 21822Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Three New Staff Began Work Without OCC Being Notified of Their Start Date Within 5 Working Days13A.16.03.06A(1)
Three new staff began work without OCC being notified of their start date within 5 working days. All 3 had been cleared but the the 1203 had not been submitted.
- Over 15 Staff Had Been Deleted and the OCC Was Not Notified Within 5 Working Days as Is Required.13A.16.03.06A(2)
Nov 21, 20242 Findings2 Important
- One Aide Hired 2/9/24 Has Not Had the Bh&s Course. Two Aides Hired 8/29/2 Also Have Not Had the Bh&s13A.16.06.12A(3)
- One Aide Hired Hired 2/9/24 Needs the Aide Orientation. Was Due 8/24. Two Aides Hired in 8/24 Need by 2/25.13A.16.06.12C
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