Kiddie Academy of Arnold
COLLEGE PARKWAY, ARNOLD, MD 21012Childery 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 85
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Six (6) Infants Inside Room 7 During the Inspection13A.16.03.07A
Licensing Specialist observed six (6) infants inside Room 7 during the inspection, which is not approved as a room on the license. Corrected during inspection. The infants were taken back to Room 10A and 10B during the inspection. LS inspected Room 9 during the inspection. The Facility stated they p
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children's Plates Inside of a Bathroom Sink in Room 3.13A.16.05.11A
- A Two Year Old Child Was Left on the Playground for About Three Minutes on December 913A.16.07.06A
A two year old child was left on the playground for about three minutes on December 9, 2025 around 10:43am per the video footage reviewed during the inspection. The child's parent saw the child outside alone via camera, notified the Director, and the Director brought the child inside to Room 8.
- A Two Year Old Child Was Left on the Playground for About Three Minutes on December 913A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A two year old child was left on the playground for about three minutes on December 9, 2025 around 10:43am per the video footage reviewed during the inspection. The child's parent saw the child outside alone via camera, notified the Director, and the Director brought the child inside to Room 8. Duri
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Aide Alone Strolling Three Infants Down the Hallway Into Room 1013A.16.08.02A
Licensing Specialist observed an Aide alone strolling three infants down the hallway into Room 10. Corrected during inspection. The three infants joined Room 10A and 10B which had infant Teachers present.
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Six (6) Hours of Continued Training Completed Between July 18, 2024 - July 18, 2025 for One Aide.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Aug 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Two Health Inventory Part 1 Form That Are Not Complete. Center Is Asked to Have the Children's Parent Complete This Form.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed Seven Children's Files That Do Not Have the Required Lead Form. Center Is Asked to Obtain the Missing Lead Forms.13A.16.03.04E
Jul 31, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Several Children's Files Do Not Contain the Required Lead Forms.13A.16.03.04E
- One Child's File Does Not Contain the Required Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
- 11 Staff Files Do Not Contain Proof of Staff Orientation; 4 Staff Files Do Not Contain Medical Evaluation Forms; 5…13A.16.03.05C
11 staff files do not contain proof of staff orientation; 4 staff files do not contain medical evaluation forms; 5 staff files do not contain proof of criminal background checks.
- The Rugs in Room 3 Were Messy with What Appeared to Be Food Crumbs; The Refrigerator in Room 2 Needs to Be Wiped Out;…13A.16.05.11A
The rugs in room 3 were messy with what appeared to be food crumbs; The refrigerator in room 2 needs to be wiped out; The refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen need to be wiped out.
- 11 Staff Files Do Not Contain Proof That a Staff Orientation Was Completed to Inform Staff of Pertinent Health and Safety Information.13A.16.06.02
- 4 Staff Files Do Not Contain the Required Medical Evaluation Form.13A.16.06.04A(1)
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