Kiddie Castle Child Development Center
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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 54
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Nov 12, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20257 Findings7 Important
- 1 Emergency Form Were Missing. Multiple Emergency Cards Missing Pick Up Person and Physician Information.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe 1 Part II Health Inventory Form.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Multiple Files Missing Lead Screening Results.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed a Teacher Not Cleared by OCC Working in Infant Room.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Current 12 Hour Trainings13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observed 12hr. Continued Training for Child Care Teachers13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Current 12 Hour Trainings for Teachers13A.16.06.10C(1)
Nov 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 8 Emergency Forms Missing Physician Information and Updated Parent Signature.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Current Workman's Comp Insurance .13A.16.05.01B
- LS Did Not Observe 10 Hrs. of Continued Trainings for Child Care Teacher.13A.16.06.09C
Nov 28, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed Multiple Emergency Cards Missing Physician Information, Updated Signatures, and Date.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed I Child Missing Health Inventory Part I, Part II, and Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed Brown Water in Restroom in Children Toilets and Staff Toilets in Restrooms.13A.16.05.01A(2)
- LS Observed Blinking Light Fixture in Hallway Leading to Classrooms.13A.16.05.04