Kiddie Academy of Owings Mills
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.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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 73
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 14 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20265 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- LS Observed a Video in Which the Teacher Used Paper to Hit a Child. The Teacher Is No Longer Employed at the Center.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed a Video in Which the Teacher Used Paper to Hit a Child. The Teacher Is No Longer Employed at the Center.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- Teacher Was Observed Hitting a Child with Paper. The Teacher Is Was Terminated From the Center.13A.16.07.01
- Teacher Was Seen on Video Hitting a Child with Paper13A.16.07.03A(1)
Teacher was seen on video hitting a child with paper. The teacher did not follow the discipline policy of the center. The teacher did attend the training for child supervision and discipline that was provided by the center. The teacher is no longer employed.
- Teacher Was Seen on Video Hitting a Child with Paper13A.16.07.03B(4)
Teacher was seen on video hitting a child with paper. The teacher did not follow the discipline policy of the center. The teacher did attend the training for child supervision and discipline that was provided by the center. The teacher is no longer employed.
Jan 22, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staff Shall Not Subject Children to Injurious Treatment in Any Form That May Cause Any Harm to Them.13A.16.07.01
- Program Must Ensure That the Safety of Children Is Always First and That Staff Always Does Best Practices When Dealing…13A.16.07.06A
Program must ensure that the safety of children is always first and that staff always does best practices when dealing with the children in care.
- Staff Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Supervised Appropriately and Handle in a Safe Matter.13A.16.08.01B(2)
Dec 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Health Inventory I in One Child's File..13A.16.03.04D(3)
- The 2's Classroom Is Did Not Have Any Updated Staffing. Program Corrected This Onsite and Posted the Updated Staffing Pattern.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe a Medical Form in One Staff File13A.16.06.04A(1)
LS did not observe a medical form in one staff file. Staff must have physical to clear them to work. Program stated medical was completed and staff will bring in medical,
Nov 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Aide Was Not Under Direct Supervision of a Qualified Staff When She Came Inside the Build with 8 Children to Use…13A.16.06.12A(2)
The aide was not under direct supervision of a qualified staff when she came inside the build with 8 children to use the restroom. Aides are not able to supervision the children alone unless the children are resting and someone is able to help when need immediately.
- The Aide Left a 3 Year Old in the Classroom Alone After the Children Used the Restroom13A.16.07.01
The aide left a 3 year old in the classroom alone after the children used the restroom. The aide neglect the child by leaving them alone and not ensuring that all children were accounted for. The child was returned to the playground by another staff to join the class.
- The Program Was Not Able to Ensure That a 3 Year Old Child Was Safe and Secure as the Child Was Left in the Classroom…13A.16.07.06A
The program was not able to ensure that a 3 year old child was safe and secure as the child was left in the classroom alone by a staff member while the class was on the playground. The child was heard crying by another staff who comforted the child to ensure she was safe and brought her back to he