Kidtopia Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20264 Findings4 Important
- The Program Needs to Create the an Enrollment List. The Program Will Email the LS a Copy.13A.16.03.03A(1)
- The LS Observed That a Student Was Missing Physician's Info13A.16.03.04C
The LS observed that a student was missing Physician's info, and four were missing enrollment date or hours and days of attendance. DJ, AN, PS, AL, L.C.
- The LS Observed That Sink One in the Children's Bathroom Had No Hot or Warm Running Water13A.16.05.07A
The LS observed that sink one in the children's bathroom had no hot or warm running water. The water temperature was: 66.9 the program will adjust the hot water and will send the LS a temperature reading.
- The LS Observed That the Program's Emergency Disaster Plan Needs to Be Reviewed and Information Needs to Be Added13A.16.10.01A(2)
The LS observed that the Program's emergency disaster plan needs to be reviewed and information needs to be added. The director wills send the LS an updated copy of the plan.
Mar 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- There Are 8 Children That Need Their Emergency Cards Updated13A.16.03.04C
There are 8 children that need their emergency cards updated, 8 children need the physician information listed, 2 need emergency contacts, 2 need their address listed, 2 need authorized pick up people identified and 1 needs the parent phone numbers listed.
- There Was One Infant/toddler Plan That Needs to Be Updated.13A.16.09.02C
Aug 1, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- LS Was Informed That on 07/30/2024 1 Teacher Was Left Alone with 8 Two-year Old's in Room 3 When the Aide Assigned To…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS was informed that on 07/30/2024 1 teacher was left alone with 8 two-year old's in Room 3 when the aide assigned to the room left the center. LS observed that 1 staff member left Room 1 to answer the door for LS leaving 1 staff member alone with 4 infants/toddlers, there was no qualified infant/to
- LS Observed That There Was No Substitute Log Completed for the Day to Document the Two Staff Member's Covering for The…13A.16.03.05E
LS observed that there was no substitute log completed for the day to document the two staff member's covering for the assigned staff in Room 1.
- LS Was Informed by Staff That a Staff Member Brought 3 Unknown13A.16.07.06A
LS was informed by staff that a staff member brought 3 unknown, unapproved people into the center while there were children in care and those 3 people, along with the staff member, were yelling, cursing, and threatening another staff member. LS was also informed that on 07/30/2024 1 teacher was left
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Left Room 1 to Answer the Door for LS Leaving 1 Staff Member Alone with 4…13A.16.08.01B(2)
LS observed that 1 staff member left Room 1 to answer the door for LS leaving 1 staff member alone with 4 infants/toddlers, there was no qualified infant/toddler teacher in Room 1, and there was 1 volunteer being used for ratio in Room 3.
- LS Observed That There Was No Infant/toddler Teacher Assigned to Room 1.13A.16.08.02A
- LS Observed That There Was No Qualified Infant/toddler Teacher in Room 1.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed That There Was No Infant/toddler Teacher Assigned to Room 1.13A.16.08.03A
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Left Room 1 to Answer the Door for LS Leaving 1 Staff Member Alone with 4 Infants/toddlers.13A.16.08.03C(1)