KinderCare-000350
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.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
- 64
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20268 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed 3 Children in Care Missing Information on the Emergency Card Such as Enrollment Dates and Days and Hours of Attendance.13A.16.03.04C
- Ls Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Completed Training for the Director13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe a Complete Professional Development Plan for the Director13A.16.06.05C(2)
- LS Observed 3 Aides Working with Children in a Classroom Without a Teacher13A.16.06.12A(2)
- LS Did Not Observe Continued Training for 3 Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe a Completed Professional Development Plan for 3 Aides.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- LS Observed 3 Classrooms with Only Aides in the Classroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed 3 classrooms with only Aides in the classroom. No Child care teachers were present with the children or on the staffing patterns.
- LS Did Not Observe Qualified Staff in Rooms 2A, 2B, and 3A. All of These Classrooms Were Covered by Aides13A.16.08.02B
Feb 20, 20263 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- It Was Confirmed by Staff That a Staff Member Did in Fact Hit a Child in the Mouth13A.16.07.03B(4)
- The Staff Member Did Not Ensure the Safety of the Child During This Incident Because That Staff Member Admitted To…13A.16.07.06A
The staff member did not ensure the safety of the child during this incident because that staff member admitted to hitting the child in the mouth. This staff member has been placed on administrative leave pending outcome of investigation
- LS Observed the Cents Floors, Walls and Materials Dirty and in Need of a Deep Cleaning.13A.16.05.11A
Mar 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed One Staff T.J13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed one staff T.J. on he personnel list that was not reported to the office of child care. Director stated that she thought she sent the documentation over to the LS, however the director could not find the email that was sent. The director did provide a copy of a release of information duri
- LS Observed One Staff Z.K-B13A.16.03.06A(2)
LS observed one staff Z.K-B. still on the associated parties list however the director stated that the staff never started and needs too be deleted as of 12/16/2024. LS will delete the staff member as of 12/16/2024 on 3/19/2025.