Kinder Care Learning Center-301117
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.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.4 / 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) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 90
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (8), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Director Does Not Have a Bachelor's Degree to Be Qualified as the Center Director of a Program That Has 40 or More…13A.16.06.06D(1)
The director does not have a bachelor's degree to be qualified as the center director of a program that has 40 or more children. The center has not had a qualified director since August of last year. The director is now in college completing her college degree to be qualified as director of the cen
Mar 11, 20266 Findings6 Important
- The Program Did Not Report to the Office of Child Care or Child Protective Services That a Child Was Believed to Be A…13A.16.07.02A(1)
The program did not report to the Office of Child Care or Child Protective Services that a child was believed to be a subjected of child abuse while at the center by someone who's family requested to provided services to that child that was not employee of the center.
- The Program Did Not Report to the Office of Child Care or Child Protective Services That a Child Was Believed to Be A…13A.16.07.02A(2)
The program did not report to the Office of Child Care or Child Protective Services that a child was believed to be a subjected of child neglected while at the center by someone who's family requested to provided services to that child that was not employee of the center.
- The Program Must Ensure That the Children in Care Are Safe and Secure at All Times.13A.16.07.06A
- The Program Must Make Sure the Staff That Is Approved by the Office of Child Care Are Able See All Children in Care…13A.16.07.06D(1)
The program must make sure the staff that is approved by the Office of Child Care are able see all children in care when services are being provided by a one on one who is not an employee of the program and who does not have written consent from the parents of the child. The program must make sure t
- The Program Did Not Supervise a Child in Care While the Child Was Receiving Services by an One on One From an Outside…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
The program did not supervise a child in care while the child was receiving services by an one on one from an outside services. Program must make sure that all children are supervised in care at all times.
- The Program Did Not Ensure the Child in Care Was Getting Adequate Supervision by the Staff of the Center When the Child…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The program did not ensure the child in care was getting adequate supervision by the staff of the center when the child was receiving services from an one on one that was providing services at the center.
Jul 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Staff in the Three's Classroom Did Not Notice a Child Left the Classroom After Come Back From the Playground13A.16.07.06A
Staff in the three's classroom did not notice a child left the classroom after come back from the playground. Infant staff saw the child and call the director. The child was on the playground for about a minute and was brought back into the building. The three's classroom staff must review protocol
- Staff in the Three's Class Did Not Notice a Child Leaving the Classroom After They Came in From the Playground13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Staff in the three's class did not notice a child leaving the classroom after they came in from the playground. The staff did not call for help when trying to retrieve two children that did not want to come in the building. Once the children came in the staff did not notice the third child leave the
Oct 30, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The Program Has a Staff Member Who Is Not Cleared by OCC13A.16.07.06A
The program has a staff member who is not cleared by OCC. Program must submit release of information, have a background check and complete a medical.
- Ls Observed a New Hire That Was Not Cleared by OCC in the Three Year Old Classroom13A.16.07.06C
Ls observed a new hire that was not cleared by OCC in the three year old classroom. Staff can not start until all background checks are complete and cleared by OCC.