Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek
Data last updated · May 2026
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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 87
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 4, 20263 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Applicant Is Missing Thick Gauze Pads From the First Aid Kit13A.16.10.02E
At the time of this inspection the applicant is missing thick gauze pads from the first aid kit. They are to obtain this item and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Freezer Was Not Plugged In13A.16.12.04F(4)
At the time of this inspection the freezer was not plugged in. LS was unable to ensure proper temp. The applicant is to send evidence 0 degrees or below has been achieved. No food was present at this inspection.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Refrigerator Was Not Plugged In13A.16.12.05C(2)
At the time of this inspection the refrigerator was not plugged in. LS was unable to ensure proper temp. The applicant is to send evidence 40 or below has been achieved.