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Epworth Children's Center

WARREN ROAD, COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
65
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 2026 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Mar 27, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 27, 202610 Findings10 Important
    • Specialist Measured the Girls Bathroom Upstairs in the Morning and It Was 68.7 Degrees13A.16.05.07A

      Specialist measured the girls bathroom upstairs in the morning and it was 68.7 degrees. The director measured it at 1:55pm at the temp was. 70.9 degrees. There is no hot water in that bathroom.

    • The LS Observed That a Classroom of Two Year Olds Was Out of Proper Staff/child Ratio13A.16.07.06A

      The LS observed that a classroom of two year olds was out of proper staff/child ratio. The Aide returned as the LS and director were in the room, correcting this non-compliance on site.

    • The LS Observed That a Classroom of Two Year Olds Was Out of Proper Staff/child Ratio13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      The LS observed that a classroom of two year olds was out of proper staff/child ratio. The teacher returned as the LS and director were in the room, correcting this non-compliance on site.

    • The LS Observed That a Classroom of Two Year Olds Was Out of Proper Staff/child Ratio13A.16.08.01B(2)

      The LS observed that a classroom of two year olds was out of proper staff/child ratio. The teacher returned as the LS and director were in the room, correcting this non-compliance on site.

    • The LS Observed That There Was a Teacher Left Alone with Eight Two Year Olds13A.16.08.02B

      The LS observed that there was a teacher left alone with eight two year olds. The staff member returned as the LS and director were in the room, correcting this non-compliance on site.

    • The LS Observed That a Classroom of Two Year Olds Was Out of Proper Staff/child Ratio13A.16.08.03A

      The LS observed that a classroom of two year olds was out of proper staff/child ratio. The teacher returned as the LS and director were in the room, correcting this non-compliance on site.

    • The LS Observed That the Program Needed to Add Primary Caregiver's Name on Their Daily Documentation Form13A.16.09.02A

      The LS observed that the Program needed to add Primary caregiver's name on their daily documentation form. The Program corrected this on site. The LS observed that both teacher and aide were signing as PC in room 6A. The Program corrected this on site.

    • The LS Observed That Room Seven Is Missing a Fire Evacuation Route13A.16.10.01A(4)

      The LS observed that Room seven is missing a fire evacuation route. The director will email the LS a picture of it posted to correct this non-compliance.

    • A Student D.F Needs an Asthma and Allergy Action Plan13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      A student D.F needs an asthma and allergy action plan. The Program will get the asthma and allergy plan completed, and will send the LS a picture of the plans to correct the non-compliance.

    • LS Observed That a Student (J.R) He Has Medication for Gas but It Isn't Labeled13A.16.11.04A(3)

      LS observed that a student (J.R) he has medication for gas but it isn't labeled. The director will send the LS a picture of the medication labeled.

  2. Mar 11, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • It Was Observed Through Videos That Infants Were Not Being Kept Safe and Secure13A.16.07.01

      It was observed through videos that infants were not being kept safe and secure. They were being pulled to lay down, pulled by bib, pointed at, and picked up inappropriately and not receiving appropriate care that is required.

    • The Director Will Review the Videos to Ensure That Children Are Not Being Mistreated13A.16.07.02A(1)

      The director will review the videos to ensure that children are not being mistreated. If mistreatment is observed on video the director or mandated reporter will need to report to CPS and OCC.

    • LS Observed via Video Children Being Picked Up by Their Arm, Being Pulled to Lay Down. This Type of Discipline Isn't Appropriate.13A.16.07.03A(1)
    • LS Observed via Video Children Being Picked Up by Their Arm, and Being Pulled to Lay Down in Crib.13A.16.07.03B(4)

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