Kinder Haven C.C.C.
WEST POTOMAC STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 79
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- On 4/29/2025, a Staff Member Under 18 Years of Age Was Substituting in Classrooms for Teachers13A.16.06.13A
On 4/29/2025, a staff member under 18 years of age was substituting in classrooms for teachers. Facility is now aware that a staff member substituting for a teacher needs to be at least 18 years of age.
- On 4/29/202513A.16.07.06A
On 4/29/2025, children were left unattended for less than a minute in Classroom 3 and Classroom 4 as staff members switched classroom locations during a center emergency.
- On 4/29/202513A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
On 4/29/2025, children were left unattended for less than a minute in Classroom 3 and Classroom 4 as staff members switched classroom locations during a center emergency.
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- An Individual Was Allowed Access to the Children Without Having Completed a Child Abuse and Neglect Background Check Cleared by the Office.13A.16.07.06A
Jan 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- One Child's File Was Missing Verification of Immunizations. The Director Will Obtain and Send Verification to OCC.13A.16.03.02F(2)
- The Director Did Not Have Verification of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Training. She Will Re-take It and Send Verification to OCC.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- Two Teachers Did Not Have Verification of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Training. They Will Re-take and Send Verification to OCC.13A.16.06.09C
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