Kidz Play N Learn
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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20257 Findings7 Important
- The Center Is Not Able to Produce Attendance Records for the Preschool Children From July 1013A.16.03.03A(2)
The center is not able to produce attendance records for the preschool children from July 10, 2025 to July 25, 2025 or verification of attendance on field trips for the summer of 2025.
- The Center Does Not Have a Way to Track the Whereabouts of Each Child in Attendance on Field Trips.13A.16.03.03B(1)
- The Center Did Not Have Written Permission From Each Child to Attend Field Trips.13A.16.03.04I(5)
- LS Reviewed the Sign in and Out Sheets for Summer 2025 and Confirmed Dates That the Facility Was Over Capacity for At…13A.16.04.01B
LS reviewed the sign in and out sheets for summer 2025 and confirmed dates that the facility was over capacity for at least 22 days over the summer.
- The Center Was Unable to Account for the Number of Children Present on Each Field Trip During the Center to Confirm The…13A.16.07.06A
The center was unable to account for the number of children present on each field trip during the center to confirm the correct number of children and adults were accounted for.
- LS Was Unable to Confirm the Number of Staff That Attended the Field Trips.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- The Center Took Field Trips with a Mix of Preschool and School Age Children13A.16.08.03D(2)(a)
The center took field trips with a mix of preschool and school age children. There were more than 20 children present on the field trips and the center is not able to identify the number of staff who attended.
Sep 24, 20257 Findings7 Important
- The Consumer Education Pamphlet Was Not Available for Review and Not in the Parent Handbook.13A.16.03.02C(1)
- LS Reviewed Child Files and Found 14 Missing Lead Forms.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Reviewed Child Files and Found 3 Missing Health Forms13A.16.03.02F(1)
- LS Reviewed Child Files13A.16.03.04C
LS reviewed child files. Six had incomplete emergency forms, three were missing medical forms, 14 were missing lead forms, and 6 were missing medication forms or action plans.
- At the Time of Inspection a Returning Employee Was Present at the Facility (KG).13A.16.03.06A(1)
- At the Time of Inspection the LS Observed a Hole in the Wall Near the Boys Bathroom and a Cabinet Door That Is Falling Off.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- At the Time of Inspection the LS Reviewed 12 Hours of Continued Education for the 23-24 Time Frame and No Additional…13A.16.06.05C(2)
At the time of inspection the LS reviewed 12 hours of continued education for the 23-24 time frame and no additional trainings for the current year. No professional development plan was present.