KidsCo., Inc. at Damascus Elementary School
BETHESDA CHURCH RD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872Childery 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.4 / 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
- 30
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and Medication Administration (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 1, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, the EpiPen for a Child in Care Had Expired in December of 202413A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
At the time of inspection, the EpiPen for a child in care had expired in December of 2024. Facility is to obtain a new EpiPen for the child and submit evidence to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04C
At the time of inspection, LS observed the following: one child was missing an annual update of the emergency form since 8/2023; another child was missing source of healthcare information located near the bottom of the emergency form. Facility to submit complete and updated emergency forms to LS.