Kids Club
GAMBER ROAD, FINKSBURG, MD 21048Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 24
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Child Was Missing the Doctors Information on the Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
A child was missing the doctors information on the emergency card. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the emergency card to the Office of Child Care.
- A Child Did Not Have a Lead Screening in the File13A.16.03.04E
A child did not have a lead screening in the file. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the lead screening to the Office of Child Care.
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Substitute Was on Site That Was Not Cleared by the Office of Child Care13A.16.07.06A
A substitute was on site that was not cleared by the Office of Child Care. Today was her first day in the school. Prints were received in November 2024. Specialist received her notarized release at time of inspection.
Aug 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Two Year Old Room Had Three Water Damaged Tiles in the Two Year Old Room13A.16.05.01A(1)
The two year old room had three water damaged tiles in the two year old room. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
May 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Child Was Missing the Parents Portion of Health Inventory13A.16.03.02A
A child was missing the parents portion of health inventory. A child was missing immunizations. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the forms to the Office of Child Care.
- Two Children Did Not Have Authorized Pick Up on Emergency Cards Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy Of…13A.16.03.04C
Two children did not have authorized pick up on emergency cards Please correct immediately and submit a copy of corrected emergency cards to the Office of Child Care.
Feb 27, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Blue Room Had Damaged Water Tiles. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan to OCC.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- The Director Had 3 Hours of Continued Training at Time of Inspection. Please Submit a Correction Plan to OCC.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- A Teacher Had 7.5 Hours of Training at Time of Inspection. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan to OCC.13A.16.06.09C
Aug 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Blue Room Has Three Damaged Tiles From Water. Please Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.05.01A(1)
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