Kensington Nursery School
DECATUR AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Reminded Facility That the Activity Area Shall Be Free From Potential Hazards to Child Health or Safety13A.16.05.12D
LS reminded facility that the activity area shall be free from potential hazards to child health or safety. LS was able to observe cracks within the wooden foundation near the outside window. LS also observed large wood chips in the playground area, and wooden parts surrounding the play area, that a
- LS Reminded Facility That All Outdoor Activity Equipment Shall Be Safe, in Good Repair, Clean and Nontoxic13A.16.05.12E
LS reminded facility that all outdoor activity equipment shall be safe, in good repair, clean and nontoxic. LS observed two areas of playground equipment, that need to be washed due to residue left behind.
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