Kiddie Academy of Elkton
KIDDIE LANE, ELKTON, MD 21921Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Recognized by Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 93
- 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 Children's Records & Files (8), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 12, 202614 Findings14 Important
- Of the Children Files Reviewed Several Were Missing All of the Required Forms. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.02A
- Of the Children Files Reviewed, Several Were Missing Evidence of Having the Blood Lead Test Report. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.02E
- An Attendance Record for Each Group of Children Not Correct. All Children in Attendance Had Not Been Recorded.. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03A(2)
- Of the Records Reviewed There Were Missing Required Forms Namely- Health Assessment by the Doctor, Lead Test Report,…13A.16.03.04A
Of the records reviewed there were missing required forms namely- health assessment by the doctor, lead test report, evidence of immunization. Correct immediately.
- Several Emergency Information Forms Were Missing Either Source of Health Care and Telephone Number and Evidence Of…13A.16.03.04C
Several emergency information forms were missing either source of health care and telephone number and evidence of update, Correct immediately.
- Of the Files Reviewed, Several Were Missing Evidence of the Blood Lead Test. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04E
- Of the Files Reviewed, Several Were Missing Evidence of the Immunizations Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04G
- Director Was Unable to Provide the Required Records. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04K
- Staffing Pattern Was Not Posted. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.05B
- Staffing Patterns Observed Posted Does Not Show Current Staff Assigned to the Group13A.16.03.05B
Staffing patterns observed posted does not show current staff assigned to the group. . Director showed a staffing pattern she was working on, which showed one staff member working in rooms 6A and 6B at the same time with the same children. Correct immediately.
- Director Provided a Staffing Showing Rooms 6A and 6B as One13A.16.03.07A
Director provided a staffing showing Rooms 6A and 6B as one. room. Informed director change of operation must be requested with the change of operation form. Correct immediately.
- Area Carpet in Room Three Has Curling Edges That Pose a Tripping Hazard. Correct Immediately.13A.16.05.01A(2)
- Water Fountain with the Steps and Near a Bathroom Has a Water Stream Does Not Come Above the Mouthguard. Discontinue Use Until Corrected.13A.16.05.07C
- Rubber Ground Cover Is Curling in Several Areas, Which Poses a Tripping Hazard. Correct Immediately13A.16.05.12D
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