Kiddie Academy of Odenton
TOWN CENTER BLVDE SUITE A, ODENTON, MD 21113Childery 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
- 107
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Continued Training Completed for Four Preschool Teachers for Their…13A.16.06.09C
Licensing Specialist did not observe 12 hours of continued training completed for four Preschool Teachers for their last full years of employment.
May 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Child Was Injured on the Playground on April 22, 202513A.16.03.06C(3)
A child was injured on the playground on April 22, 2025. The Facility was aware on April 22, 2025 that the child's parent was seeking medical attention and advised the parent to due so when reporting the injury to the parent. OCC has not received the reportable child incident form for this incident
- A Staff Was Stationed in an Appropriate Area When a Child Got Hurt in Front of Them13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A staff was stationed in an appropriate area when a child got hurt in front of them, but another staff interviewed that was outside at the time of the child's injury stated that the staff stationed near where the child was injured was eating chips. Corrected during inspection. LS received a correcti
- A Staff Was Stationed in an Appropriate Area When a Child Got Hurt in Front of Them13A.16.08.07A
A staff was stationed in an appropriate area when a child got hurt in front of them, but another staff interviewed that was outside at the time of the child's injury stated that the staff stationed near where the child was injured was eating chips. Corrected during inspection. LS received a correcti
Jan 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Two Emergency Forms on Which the Only Emergency Contacts Live Out of State And13A.16.03.04C
LS observed two emergency forms on which the only emergency contacts live out of state and, therefore, cannot pick up the child in an emergency; LS observed seven emergency forms with no physician information.
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