KidsCo at Little Bennett Elementary School
BURDETTE FOREST RD, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery 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.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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20262 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed an Unreported Staff Present13A.16.03.06A(1)
At the time of inspection, LS observed an unreported staff present. The facility stated the staff was a substitute from another location. LS did not have clearances for the staff, therefore the staff was sent home. LS requested required documents in order to clear the staff member to be on site.
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed an Unreported Staff Present13A.16.07.06A
At the time of inspection, LS observed an unreported staff present. The facility stated the staff was a substitute from another location. LS did not have clearances for the staff, therefore the staff was sent home. LS requested required documents in order to clear the staff member to be on site.
Mar 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed 11 Hours of Continued Training for the Director for the 2023-2024 Training Cycle13A.16.06.05C(1)
At the time of inspection, LS observed 11 hours of continued training for the director for the 2023-2024 training cycle. LS observed 15 hours of training completed so far for the 2024-2025 training cycle, based on the director's month of hire. LS reminded facility that all child care directors mus
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.12B(1)
At the time of inspection, LS observed zero hours of continued training hours for one aide for the 2023-2024 training year, based on the aide's date of hire. LS requested that the aide complete 12 hours of continued training for the 2024-2025 employment year and to submit evidence to LS.
Apr 10, 20249 Findings9 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, One Child in Care Was Missing Part I of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
At the time of inspection, one child in care was missing Part I of the Health Inventory. Facility to submit a copy of the completed Health Inventory to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, One Child Was Missing Documentation of Age Appropriate Lead Testing13A.16.03.04E
At the time of inspection, one child was missing documentation of age appropriate lead testing. Facility to submit documentation of lead testing for this child.
- At the Time of Inspection, One Staff Member Was Missing a Medical Evaluation in Their Staff File13A.16.03.05C
At the time of inspection, one staff member was missing a medical evaluation in their staff file. Facility is to submit a statement of understanding of this regulation.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.06A(1)
At the time of inspection, OCC did not receive a Release of Information for one staff member that was present and working with children. Facility is to submit the Release of Information to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, One of the Bathrooms Observed by LS Did Not Have Paper Towels13A.16.05.08I
At the time of inspection, one of the bathrooms observed by LS did not have paper towels. Facility is to submit evidence of paper towels in all bathrooms.
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Did Not Observe Documentation of a Staff Orientation for One Staff Member13A.16.06.02
At the time of inspection, LS did not observe documentation of a staff orientation for one staff member. Facility to submit evidence of orientation verification for this staff member to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed a Total of 45 Children Acting as One Group13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
At the time of inspection, LS observed a total of 45 children acting as one group. There were no defined groups of children, and staff members were unaware of which children were a part of their groups.
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed 45 Children Acting as One Group13A.16.08.03C(2)
At the time of inspection, LS observed 45 children acting as one group. Staff members were unaware of which children belonged in their group, as well as the total number of children present in the facility.
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Did Not Observe an Emergency Escape Route Posted in Any of the Approved Auxiliary Spaces13A.16.10.01A(4)
At the time of inspection, LS did not observe an emergency escape route posted in any of the approved auxiliary spaces. Facility to post the escape route in these areas and submit evidence to LS.
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