Kiddie Academy Of Annapolis
WEST STREET, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery 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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
- 155
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 13 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20256 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Infant Teacher in Room 2 Push a 16 Month Old Child's Head While They Were Standing Up…13A.16.07.06A
Licensing Specialist observed an infant teacher in Room 2 push a 16 month old child's head while they were standing up in their crib resulting in the child's face and body falling towards the mattress. The same teacher then adjusted the child's positioning in the their crib by adjusting the child's
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Infant Teacher in Room 2 Push a 16 Month Old Child's Head While They Were Standing Up…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing Specialist observed an infant teacher in Room 2 push a 16 month old child's head while they were standing up in their crib resulting in the child's face and body falling towards the mattress. The same teacher then adjusted the child's positioning in the their crib by adjusting the child's
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Infant Teacher in Room 2 Push a 16 Month Old Child's Head While They Were Standing Up…13A.16.08.01B(1)
Licensing Specialist observed an infant teacher in Room 2 push a 16 month old child's head while they were standing up in their crib resulting in the child's face and body falling towards the mattress. The same teacher then adjusted the child's positioning in the their crib by adjusting the child's
- Licensing Specialist Observed Staffing Patterns Dated August 4, 2025 with Deleted Staff in Rooms13A.16.03.05B
Licensing Specialist observed Staffing Patterns dated August 4, 2025 with deleted staff in rooms. The Director stated that new Staffing Patterns are sitting on the assistant Directors desk and will be sent over shortly.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Soap Dispenser on the Floor of a Children's Bathroom During the Inspection13A.16.05.01A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed a soap dispenser on the floor of a children's bathroom during the inspection. The Director stated that it needs to be repaired so that it can be placed back onto the wall.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Three Aides Supervising Eight (8) Toddlers in Room 5 During the Inspection13A.16.08.02B
Licensing Specialist observed three Aides supervising eight (8) toddlers in Room 5 during the inspection. LS observed an Aide supervising eight (8) four year old children in Room 7 during the inspection. LS observed two Aides supervising ten (10) two year old children in Room 10 during the inspectio
Jan 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Staffing Patterns Posted Have Deleted Staff Listed and Staff in Different Rooms at the Same Time13A.16.03.05B
The Staffing Patterns posted have deleted staff listed and staff in different rooms at the same time. Facility submitted revised Staffing Patterns for review during the inspection.
Jan 3, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Multiple Children's Files Do Not Contain the Required Completed Lead Forms.13A.16.03.04E
- One Child's File Does Not Contain Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
- Room Infant C Has a Floor Temperature of About 58 Degrees F.13A.16.05.06
- Two Ceiling Tiles (Toddler A and PreK 4) Have Water Damage or Staining.13A.16.05.11A
- Two Ceiling Tiles (Toddler A and PreK4) Have Water Damage or Staining.13A.16.05.11A
- Three Children's Medication Administration Forms Are Not Signed by Their Parents.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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