Kiddie Academy of North Bel Air
BYNUM ROAD, FOREST HILL, MD 21050Childery 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
- 129
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- Ls Observed That the Two Year Old Room the Changing Table Their Were Cleaning Supplies Within Reach of the Children And…13A.16.10.04A
Ls observed that the two year old room the changing table their were cleaning supplies within reach of the children and the staff belonings was on top of the children changing table pad
- Ls Observed Observed That 2 Aides Were in the Toddler Room with No Sub Log13A.16.03.05E
- Ls Observed That the Two Old Loveseat and Couch the Leather Was Peeling13A.16.05.11A
- LS Arrived at 8 Am and the Trash Was Overflowing in the Two Year Old Room13A.16.05.11D(3)
- Ls Observed That Their Was Not 1% or Fat Free Milk for Children13A.16.12.01A(4)
- Ls Observed That Several Container of Food Opened and Not Stored in a Tightly Closed Seal13A.16.12.04E
- Ls Observed That the Single Served Forks Were Not Protected From Contamination13A.16.12.04G
- Ls Observed That the Kitchen Food Preparation Was Not Cleaned the Stove, the Refrigerator and the Serving Cart13A.16.12.05A
- Ls Observed That the Stove Was Dirty13A.16.12.05G
Oct 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- An Aide Was in Charge of a Group of Children on Several Occasions.13A.16.08.02A
- An Aide Was in Charge of a Group of 3 Year Olds.13A.16.08.02B
Sep 17, 20241 Finding1 Important
- An Aide Is in Charge of a Group of 3 Year Old Children.13A.16.08.02B
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