KinderCare - 000268
INDIAN HEAD HWY, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery 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.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
- 88
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children Records Were Reviewed and a List of the Required Missing Information Was Given to the Staff for Corrections…13A.16.03.04A
Children records were reviewed and a list of the required missing information was given to the staff for corrections and updates. A follow up visit will be made and the non compliances will be reviewed.
Jun 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Closet with the HVAC Unit in Classroom #1 Open and in the Process of Being Repaired…13A.16.05.04
Licensing specialist observed the closet with the HVAC unit in classroom #1 open and in the process of being repaired while the children were resting in the classroom.
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Complaint Investigation Today and Observed Classroom 113A.16.05.06
Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation today and observed classroom 1, 2, 3 and 4 with temporary air conditioning units. The Specialist observed in classroom 1 the AC unit was 77, classroom 2 the unit was 75, classroom 3 the unit was 72 and in classroom 4 the unit was 68. The Direc
Jun 4, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Ls Arrived at the Facility to Investigate and Observed Inoperable Air Conditioners at Thei Location and Also 2…13A.16.05.01A(1)
Ls arrived at the facility to investigate and observed inoperable air conditioners at thei location and also 2 inoperable toliets in the older preschool area. These toliets are shared by the 3, 4 and 2 year old children at this site. A total of 44 children use this area that is impacted by the toil
- Inoperable Aair Conditioning Unit and No Evidence of Running Water on the Left Side of the Facility.13A.16.05.01B
- Licensing Specialist Observed Inoperable Air Conditioning Unit on the Left Side of the Facility13A.16.05.06
Licensing specialist observed inoperable air conditioning unit on the left side of the facility. The floor temperature ranged from 74 to 78 degrees,
- No Evidence of Running Water in the Infant Toddler Classroom. This Room Is Restricted Until This Issue Is Resolved.13A.16.05.07A
- LS Observed Inoperable Toilets in the Bathroom on the Left Side of the Center13A.16.05.08B
LS observed inoperable toilets in the bathroom on the left side of the center. These toilets must be repaired or replaced for use by the daycare children.
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