Kids Adventures At Piney Branch
MAPLE AVE, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Emergency Forms for Children That Were Missing Physician's Information, Authorized Pick…13A.16.03.04C
Licensing specialist reviewed emergency forms for children that were missing physician's information, authorized pick up person information, and one child missing an emergency form.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Children's Files That Were Missing or Had Incomplete Health Inventory Part 2 Forms.13A.16.03.04D(3)
Jan 11, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe the Most Recent License Posted at a Location in the Center Where It Can Be…13A.16.02.01E
Licensing specialist was not able to observe the most recent license posted at a location in the center where it can be easily seen and read.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children's Records That Were Not Updated with a Parent's Signature and Date.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Current Staffing Patterns to Reflect Staff Changes.13A.16.03.05B
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Notified About Two Employees Who's Employment Ended.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Medication That Was Expired.13A.16.11.04A(3)
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