Kiddie Academy of Columbia
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.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
- 110
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 17, 202513 Findings13 Important
- LS Reviewed Children's Files and Observed That 4 Files Were Missing the Consumer Education Pamphlet.13A.16.03.02C(1)
- LS Reviewed Children's Files and Observed That 8 Files Were Missing One or Both Lead Screening or Tests.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Reviewed Emergency Forms and Observed 5 That Were Missing Information (Daily Pickup And.or Source of Healthcare)13A.16.03.04C
- LS Reviewed Child Health Records and One Was Missing the Health Assessment Page One and Two.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Reviewed Staff Files and Observed 4 Staff Medicals That Were Incomplete (Physician Stamp13A.16.03.05C
LS reviewed staff files and observed 4 staff medicals that were incomplete (physician stamp, ages of children, and one that was over 5 yrs old)
- LS Observed the Door Room 1 Was Not Able to Close Properly Once It Was Opened.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- LS Reviewed Staff Files and Observed That 4 Staff Were Missing the Orientations.13A.16.06.02
- One Staff Medical Did Not Indicate Any Ages of Children the Staff Was Capable of Working With13A.16.06.04A(2)
One staff medical did not indicate any ages of children the staff was capable of working with. Two medical evaluations did not have the physician name, address and phone number or stamp with the information included.
- One Staff Member Has a Medical Evaluation That Is Over 5 Years Old.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Observed 10 Infant/toddler Care Plans That Were Past Due for Reevaluation.13A.16.09.02C
- LS Was Not Able to Review the Emergency and Disaster Plan to Confirm That It Has Been Updated Annually.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
- LS Observed the Staff First Aid / Cpr Cards Were Approved for Adult, Pediatric, and Infant CPR but Only Adult First Aid.13A.16.10.02B
- LS Reviewed 9 Children's Medication Forms13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
LS reviewed 9 children's medication forms. Two were old forms, and all were missing the answers to the questions on the form to be completed by facility staff.
May 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Interviewed Multiple Staff That Confirmed They Have Witnessed a Teacher Speaking Inappropriately to the Children13A.16.07.01
LS interviewed multiple staff that confirmed they have witnessed a teacher speaking inappropriately to the children. For example yelling at them and calling them names.