KinderCare - 000157
BELTSVILLE DR, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705Childery 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 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
- 86
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (11), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing Parent Agreement.13A.16.03.03D
- Specialist Observed 2 Children's Emergency Form Missing Physician Name, Phone Number, and Address13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed 2 children's emergency form missing physician name, phone number, and address. Specialist observed 2 children's emergency forms missing the annual update.
- Specialist Observed Two Children's Files Missing Proof of Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing the Appropriate and Updated Immunization.13A.16.03.04G
- Specialist Observed Aide Leave a Teacher Alone with Fourteen 4 Year Old Children in Classroom 713A.16.08.03D(2)(b)
Feb 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Specialist Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with Director13A.16.07.03A(1)
Specialist discussed and reviewed this regulation with Director. Specialist reminded center that child discipline shall be appropriate to the age, maturity and physical condition of the child. Center staff shared with Specialist that Lead Teacher in classroom 1 was observed swatting a child on the a
- Specialist Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with Director13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Specialist discussed and reviewed this regulation with Director. Specialist reminded center to ensure the supervisors of each child is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child. Center staff shared with Specialist that Lead Teacher in classroom 1 was observed swatting
Nov 21, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Specialist Observed 10 Children’s Emergency Forms13A.16.03.03D
Specialist observed 10 children’s emergency forms. Specialist observed 6 children's files missing parent agreement's. Specialist observed 3 childrens files missing immunization records. Specialist observed one childs file missing an emergency form. Specialist
- Specialist Observed 10 Children’s Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04A
Specialist observed 10 children’s emergency forms. Specialist observed 3 childrens files missing immunization records. Specialist observed one childs file missing an emergency form. Specialist observed 2 children's files missing lead screening.
- Specialist Observed 10 Children’s Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04A
Specialist observed 10 children’s emergency forms. Specialist observed 3 childrens files missing immunization records. Specialist observed one childs file missing an emergency form. Specialist observed 2 children's files missing lead screening.
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing an Emergency Form.13A.16.03.04C
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing an Emergency Form.13A.16.03.04C
- Specialist Observed 2 Children's Files Missing Lead Screening13A.16.03.04E
- Specialist Observed 3 Childrens Files Missing Immunization Records13A.16.03.04G
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