KinderCare-000318
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 127
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The OCC Received a Self Reported Complaint Stating That a Staff Member D13A.16.07.02A(2)
The OCC received a self reported complaint stating that a staff member D. W. accidentally placed a child on the wrong MCPS school bus on December 2, 2025. The facility did not immediately contact protective services until the next day when the OCC advised them.
- Staff Member D.W. Placed a Child on the Wrong MCPS School Bus.13A.16.07.06A
- Facility States That a Staff Member Placed a Child on the Wrong MCPS Bus13A.16.08.01B(2)
Facility states that a staff member placed a child on the wrong MCPS bus. The facility states that the driver mispronounced another child's name that sounded alike.
Jun 10, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe a Current Fire Permit. The Fire Permit Posted in the Facility Expired April 30, 2023.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- During the Complaint Investigation13A.16.03.04I(2)
During the complaint investigation, facility informed Licensing Specialist of an incident occurring on the afternoon of May 29, 2024, where a staff member fell in the classroom while holding an infant. This accident was not documented.
- On the Evening of June 3rd13A.16.03.06C(3)
On the evening of June 3rd, the facility was notified that an infant was seeking medical treatment from a possible head injury sustained at the center. The facility did not notify the OCC until June 5th.
- During the Complaint Investigation13A.16.03.06D(1)
During the complaint investigation, facility informed Licensing Specialist of an incident occurring on the afternoon of May 29, 2024, where a staff member fell in the classroom while holding an infant. The child's parents were not notified.
- During the Complaint Investigation, Licensing Specialist Observed a Change in the Infant Classrooms13A.16.03.07A
During the complaint investigation, Licensing Specialist observed a change in the infant classrooms. Facility switched the classroom names and licensed capacities without submitting a change request and receiving approval by the OCC. Infant Room A was being used as Infant Room C and vice versa. The
- On June 3rd, the Facility Was Made Aware by the Child's Parent That an 8 Month Old Was Injured at the Facility13A.16.07.02A(1)
On June 3rd, the facility was made aware by the child's parent that an 8 month old was injured at the facility. On June 4th, the facility was notified by the child's parent that the infant sustained a fractured skull. On June 5th the facility notified the OCC and and the Occ instructed the facility
- On June 3rd, the Facility Was Made Aware by the Child's Parent That an 8 Month Old Was Injured at the Facility13A.16.07.02A(2)
On June 3rd, the facility was made aware by the child's parent that an 8 month old was injured at the facility. On June 4th, the facility was notified by the child's parent that the infant sustained a fractured skull. On June 5th the facility notified the OCC and the OCC instructed the facility to c
- On June 3rd, the Facility Was Made Aware of a Bump on an Infant's Head13A.16.07.02B
On June 3rd, the facility was made aware of a bump on an infant's head. During the complaint investigation, the OCC was informed that there was an undocumented and unreported incident where a staff member fell in the classroom on May 29, 2024, while holding the same infant. The facility failed to re
- Facility Stated That They Didn't Call the Protective Services Unit of the Local Department Because the Parents Informed…13A.16.07.02C(1)
Facility stated that they didn't call the protective services unit of the local department because the parents informed the facility that the hospital made the call. The infant arrived to care on the afternoon of June 3rd with a bump on the head and it was not documented. On June 5th, the facility n