Kiddie Academy of Ellicott City
BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery 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.4 / 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) 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 3 (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
- 136
- 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 (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 202510 Findings10 Important
- One Child's File Was Missing the Health Inventory and Immunizations.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Reviewed the Associated Parties with the Facility13A.16.03.05A
LS reviewed the associated parties with the facility. Facility indicated that 7 staff on the associated parties are no longer employees. LS requested a new 1203 with all current staff.
- Four Rooms Had Outdated Staffing Patterns Posted From July 2024.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed a Staff Member Diaper a Child and Then Leave the Diapering Station Without Washing Their Hands or the Child's Hands.13A.16.05.08A
- One Room Had a Broken Soap Dispenser with No Soap in the Bathroom.13A.16.05.08B
- Two Staff Medicals Were Missing Ages of Children They Are Capable of Working with and Three Were Missing Physician…13A.16.06.04A(2)
Two staff medicals were missing ages of children they are capable of working with and three were missing physician stamp or address and phone number for verification.
- Six of the Staff Members Have Medical Evaluations That Are Over 5 Years Old.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- One Classroom of Toddlers Had 7 Toddlers Enrolled but Only 3 IT Written Individualized Plans Present.13A.16.09.02B(3)
- Facility Had No Evidence That the Emergency and Disaster Plan Has Been Updated Annually.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
- Facility Had 8 Children with Medication Present at the Facility13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Facility had 8 children with medication present at the facility. The required medication forms for all of the medications for the 8 of the medication forms were incomplete.
Jan 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Facility Did Not Have a Procedure in Place to Ensure the Whereabouts of Each Child in Attendance When Being Transported…13A.16.03.03B(1)
Facility did not have a procedure in place to ensure the whereabouts of each child in attendance when being transported to and from school on the bus.
- Facility Stated That on Thursday 1.16,2025, Two Busses Picked Children Up From School and Returned Them to the Facility13A.16.07.06A
Facility stated that on Thursday 1.16,2025, two busses picked children up from school and returned them to the facility. The busses arrived at the facility (checked in at 4:17pm) and the driver of the white bus told the admin there were 6 children. The admin counted 6 children and took them to ro
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