KinderCare-300834
KENSINGTON PARKWAY, ABINGDON, MD 21009Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Recognized by Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, Several Children Were Missing Documentation of Lead Screening/testing.13A.16.03.04E
- At the Time of the Inspection a Couple Children Did Not Have Updated Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Teacher Was Missing 7.5 Hours of the 12 Hours of Required Training.13A.16.06.09C
Aug 24, 20234 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection 3 Children Were Missing Physician Information.13A.16.03.04C
- The Playground Area Needs Mulch, Lack of Mulch Is Creating a Tripping Hazard.13A.16.05.12D
- Written Care Plan for 3 Toddlers Were Not Completed.13A.16.09.02B
- Prescription Medication Was Missing Pharmacy Label.13A.16.11.04A(3)
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