Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring
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.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). 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)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 Cultural and Linguistic Competency, Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 170
- 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 Children's Records & Files (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Emergency Forms That Were Not Updated Annually13A.16.03.04C
- LS Was Not Able to Verify the Appropriate Lead Screening for Children in Care.13A.16.03.04E
Jan 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Video Footage Where the Floating Teacher Grabbed Two Children by Their Arms13A.16.07.01
Licensing specialist observed video footage where the floating teacher grabbed two children by their arms. The floating teacher was heard using harsh language directed at the child who drew on a chair. The child started resisting and ended up hitting the teacher. The floating teacher then proceeded
- Licensing Specialist Observed Video Footage of the Floating Teacher Forcing a Child to Clean Up a Mess They Made By…13A.16.07.03A(1)
Licensing specialist observed video footage of the floating teacher forcing a child to clean up a mess they made by holding their arm and making them wipe a chair. The floating teacher was also using harsh language directed at the child for their behavior. Facility is asked to emphasize discipline m
- Licensing Specialist Observed Video Footage Where the Floating Teacher Had Grabbed Two Children by Their Arms13A.16.07.03C(3)
Licensing specialist observed video footage where the floating teacher had grabbed two children by their arms. The center's written discipline policy states "No coercion when disciplining a child, such as rough handling (shoving, pulling, pushing, grabbing any body part)…" Facility is asked to revie
Apr 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Instances of Rooms That Did Not Have a Qualified Teacher at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.08.02A
Licensing specialist observed 3 instances of rooms that did not have a qualified teacher at the time of the inspection. Room 1 had an aide looking after 3 infants during nap time, Room 5 has an IT teacher and a new staff member looking after 12 3&4 year olds, and Room 6 had a new staff member lookin
Feb 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Child Records That Were Missing Physicians Information and Authorized Pick Up Information.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Child Records That Were Missing the Appropriate Lead Screening13A.16.03.04E