Kids Campus Early Learning Center
WEST WARD ROAD, DUNKIRK, MD 20754Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 Quality Business Practices, Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 22, 20268 Findings8 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed a Total of 25 Children's Records During the Inspection Today13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist reviewed a total of 25 children's records during the inspection today, including all Infant and Toddler records. Of the 25 records reviewed, there were 4 emergency forms that needed information added to them, as required by COMAR. Please have parents add the missing informatio
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed a Total of 25 Children's Records During the Inspection Today13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Licensing Specialist reviewed a total of 25 children's records during the inspection today, including all Infant and Toddler records. Of the 25 records reviewed, there was 1 child's record that did not contain Part 1 of the health inventory form required by COMAR. Please this form from the parents
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed a Total of 25 Children's Records During the Inspection Today13A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialist reviewed a total of 25 children's records during the inspection today, including all Infant and Toddler records. Of the 25 records reviewed, there were 3 children's records that did not contain blood lead test results, as required by COMAR. Please obtain these results from par
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed a Total of 25 Children's Records During the Inspection Today13A.16.03.04G
Licensing Specialist reviewed a total of 25 children's records during the inspection today, including all Infant and Toddler records. Of the 25 records reviewed, there were 9 children who need updated immunization records, as required by COMAR. Please obtain updated immunization records from paren
- Several Employees Left Employment and the Office Did Not Receive Written Notification Within 5 Working Days of The…13A.16.03.06A(2)
Several employees left employment and the office did not receive written notification within 5 working days of the occurrence. The center is reminded when employees leave, the office must be notified in writing within 5 working days of the employee's last day. Notification was received, so this is
- Although the Center Was in Compliance for 1st Aid and CPR Coverage with the Correct Number of Staff to Children When…13A.16.10.02B
Although the center was in compliance for 1st Aid and CPR coverage with the correct number of staff to children when Licensing Specialist arrived today, based on staff schedules and staffing patterns, there is no 1st Aid and CPR coverage for the center between 6:30-7:30am. Staff schedules should be
- Based on Staff Schedules and the Staffing Patterns13A.16.11.04F(1)
Based on staff schedules and the staffing patterns, there is no medication administration coverage for the center between 6:30-7am. Staff schedules should be changed to have appropriate Medication Administration coverage throughout the day and Licensing Specialist strongly recommends having additio
- Staff in the Rainbow Room Have Been Washing Children's Plates and Utensils in the Handwashing Sink13A.16.12.05H
Staff in the Rainbow room have been washing children's plates and utensils in the handwashing sink. This is not an approved sink for dishwashing. This was discussed with one lead teacher, who expressed understanding that dishwashing could not be done in the room. The Director relayed the proper d
May 16, 20255 Findings5 Important
- There Are 9 Children Who Need Information Added to Their Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
There are 9 children who need information added to their emergency forms. LS will send a list to the Director of what is needed. Please obtain from parents and add to files and send copies to LS.
- There Are 2 Children Missing Blood Lead Test Results. Please Obtain From Parents and Add to Files and Send Copies to LS.13A.16.03.04E
- There Are 4 Children Who Need Updated Immunization Records. Please Obtain From Parents and Add to Files and Send Copies to LS.13A.16.03.04G
- There Was No Documentation During the Inspection That Primary Caregivers Were Assigned to Each Infant and Toddler13A.16.09.02A
There was no documentation during the inspection that primary caregivers were assigned to each infant and toddler. Director assigned primary caregivers to each infant and toddler in the Rainbow room, Pink room and Orange room during the inspection today. This is corrected.
- Two Individualized Activity Plans Were Not Updated Within 3 Months in the Orange Room. Please Have Parents Update and Send Copies to LS.13A.16.09.02C
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Staffing Patterns Posted for the Yellow Room and Purple Room Are Not Current13A.16.03.05B
The staffing patterns posted for the yellow room and purple room are not current, as staff have left employment or changed classrooms. Please update and post current staffing patterns for these rooms. Send copies to Licensing Specialist.
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