Kinder Smart Enrichment Program
DEMKO ROAD, LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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 3 (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 3 (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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Three Children Need Their Doctor Telephone Number on Their Emergency Card.13A.18.03.04C
- A Substitute Did Not Get Her Medical Updated by March 2025 as Required. She Needs to Have an Updated Medical Completed.13A.18.06.04A(4)
Feb 7, 20256 Findings6 Important
- 4 Children Need Updated Shot Records,.13A.18.03.02A
- 4 Children Need Lead Blood Tests.13A.18.03.02D
- Two Children Need Doctor Information on Their Emergency Cards.13A.18.03.04C
- A Facility Orientation Is Needed for One Substitute.13A.18.06.02
- One Substitute Does Not Have a Medical Completed.13A.18.06.04A(1)
- Provider Missed the January Fire Drill Due to a Family Situation13A.18.10.01A(3)(c)
Provider missed the January fire drill due to a family situation. Provider needs to be sure to get the fire drills done each month. She states she will do two in February.
Jan 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Aide That Had Continued Training Due by 3/31/23 Did Not Complete the Training Until 4/25/2313A.18.06.07A(4)
The aide that had continued training due by 3/31/23 did not complete the training until 4/25/23. Program is reminded that this aide needs to complete 6 hours of continued training by 3/31 of each year.
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