KidsCo @ Cabin Branch
DUNLIN ST, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, a Staff Member Was Present That Had Not Been Cleared by OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)
At the time of inspection, a staff member was present that had not been cleared by OCC. The staff member did not have a notarized release of information cleared by OCC. The staff member was sent home and the facility was asked to send a notarized release of information for clearance as soon as pos
- At the Time of Inspection, a Staff Member Was Present That Had Not Been Cleared by OCC13A.16.07.06A
At the time of inspection, a staff member was present that had not been cleared by OCC. The staff member did not have a notarized release of information cleared by OCC. The staff member was sent home and the facility was asked to send a notarized release of information for clearance as soon as pos
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04C
At the time of inspection, 5 children in care were missing source of healthcare information at the bottom of the emergency forms. One child was missing an annual update of the emergency form since 2023. LS requests that the facility submit complete and updated emergency forms to LS.
Mar 31, 20253 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed an Unreported Staff Member Present13A.16.03.06A(1)
At the time of inspection, LS observed an unreported staff member present. It was stated that the staff member started around two weeks ago. LS observed fingerprinting results and a current medical report on file for the staff member. LS asked for the staff member to be sent home at the time of i
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed an Unreported Staff Member Present13A.16.06.02
At the time of inspection, LS observed an unreported staff member present. LS observed the staff member's file and did not observe a staff orientation verification. LS reminded facility director that at the time of employment, a new staff member must have documentation that they were informed in w
- At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed an Unreported Staff Member Present13A.16.07.06A
At the time of inspection, LS observed an unreported staff member present. It was stated that the staff member started around two weeks ago. LS observed fingerprinting results and a current medical report on file for the staff member. LS asked for the staff member to be sent home at the time of i
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.02
At the time of inspection, there was an unreported staff member present working with children who did not have evidence of a completed Staff Orientation Verification. LS asked facility to submit evidence that the staff was oriented to the program since beginning work at the facility.
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