KidsCo at Waterslanding Elementary School
WATERS LANDING DRIVE, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of a Child's Emergency Form That Was Missing the Authorized Pickup Information13A.16.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of a child's emergency form that was missing the authorized pickup information. There were also 2 children who were missing either their enrollment date or schedule. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Instances of Children with Health Inventory Part II Forms That Did Not Have the Boxes…13A.16.03.04D(3)
Licensing specialist observed 2 instances of children with health inventory part II forms that did not have the boxes is section 4 filled out. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents about this.
Aug 30, 20232 Findings2 Important
- XS Was Missing 6 Hours of Approved Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Two Aides XS and JB Were Missing the Aide Orientation That Is Required for Staff to Complete Within 6 Months After Date of Hire.13A.16.06.12C
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