Kinder Care Learning Center-301502
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.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 1 (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 1 (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
- 149
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Provided a Written Statement Notating She Had to Remove the Child Out of the Room and It Was Not Her Intent To…13A.16.07.01
Staff provided a written statement notating she had to remove the child out of the room and it was not her intent to harm the child. LS informed program that no child shall be subject to abuse, neglect, or injurious treatment.
- Program Stated They Were Unaware They Needed to Contact CPS Since the Child Was Not Harm Physically with Marks And…13A.16.07.02A(1)
Program stated they were unaware they needed to contact CPS since the child was not harm physically with marks and grabbed on the sweatshirt. LS informed the program to contact CPS and OCCC immediately when there is reason to be a child has been abused.
- Program Stated Positive Discipline Is Discussed with New Employees13A.16.07.03A(1)
Program stated positive discipline is discussed with new employees. Program stated positive discipline with be reviewed in October during their professional development training. LS informed program child discipline must be appropriate and grabbing children is prohibited.
- Program Stated the Child Was Grabbed on the Shoulder of Their Sweatshirt and Was Moved to Another Room13A.16.07.03B(4)
Program stated the child was grabbed on the shoulder of their sweatshirt and was moved to another room. LS informed program child discipline must be appropriate and grabbing children is prohibited.
Jul 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- L S Did Not Observe Toddler Plans for Room 3, 4, and 6.13A.16.09.02B
Aug 7, 20237 Findings7 Important
- The LS Observed a Staff Member's Child on the Premises That Isn't Enrolled in the Program13A.16.03.03B(1)
The LS observed a staff member's child on the premises that isn't enrolled in the program. The LS spoke to the director and the staff member took her child home.
- The LS Observed That a Child That Isn't Enrolled Was on the Premises. This Non-compliance Was Corrected on Site.13A.16.03.04A
- During the Complaint Inspection, the LS Observed That Room Five Was Over Capacity. The Director Corrected This On-site.13A.16.04.01B
- The LS Observed Room 5 to Be Out of Compliance13A.16.07.06A
The LS observed Room 5 to be out of compliance, also documentation presented in reference to the complaint confirms the complaint about staff/child ratio.
- The LS Observed That Room 5 Was Over Capacity and Staff Appeared to Not Know the Adequate Count of the Classroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
The LS observed that Room 5 was over capacity and staff appeared to not know the adequate count of the classroom. An eight year old was observed in the infant room. This non-compliance was corrected on-site.
- The LS Observed That a Staff Member's Eight Year Old Child Was in the Infant Room. This Non-compliance Was Corrected On-site.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- The LS Observed That Room 5 Group Size Was Over Capacity13A.16.08.03A
The LS observed that Room 5 group size was over capacity. The director corrected this on site and moved the child back to his proper placement.