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Joy Kids Learning Center-Edgewater

MAYO ROAD, EDGEWATER, MD 21037Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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 Quality Business Practices.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
83
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Sep 16, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Medication Administration (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Sep 16, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Chipped Paint in Room 1, Bathroom and Side Wall. In Rooms 3, 4 and 5- Slow Draining Sinks.13A.16.05.04
    • Room 1- Push Pins and Scissors in Unsecured Drawer; Room 3- Cleaner Under Sink in Unsecured Cabinet; Room 2- Scissors…13A.16.10.04A

      Room 1- push pins and scissors in unsecured drawer; Room 3- cleaner under sink in unsecured cabinet; Room 2- scissors in unsecured drawer and floor lamp not secured potential falling hazard; Room 4- lamp on top of water cooler. Gates unsecure at emergency exit doors in Rooms 3 and 2.

  2. Sep 23, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Room#2 Was Too Dark. LS Could Not See Children nor Staff Upon Entry. Corrected During Time of Inspection.13A.16.05.09A
    • Medication Paperwork for Staff to Administered Was All Out Dated. in Room,#5, Rm#1 Medication Had No Paperwork with Medication13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
    • Medication Was Without Box in Rm#513A.16.11.04A(3)
  3. Sep 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Staff Did Not Supervise Inadequate Snack Given to Child with Allergies13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
    • Operator Ensure Health Safety and Child Was at Risk Due to Given Foods That Made Child Have a Reaction Due to Allergies13A.16.16.09A

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