KinderCare 301016
POSTAL COURT, PASADENA, MD 21122Childery 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 115
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Reviewed Emergency Cards for Children Enrolled and Observed That 12 Emergency Cards Were Missing the Name, Address,…13A.16.03.04C
LS reviewed emergency cards for children enrolled and observed that 12 emergency cards were missing the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or health care provider. LS reviewed emergency cards and observed that 6 emergency cards did not have an annual update. Facility needs
- LS Observed a Substitute Was Being Used in a Classroom for Children Ages 18-23 Months but the Substitute Was Not…13A.16.06.13B
LS observed a substitute was being used in a classroom for children ages 18-23 months but the substitute was not indicated on the substitute log. Facility corrected while LS was present by indicating the aide was a substitute for the Teacher on the sub log.
- LS Observed an Aide by Herself in an 18-23 Month Classroom13A.16.08.02B
LS observed an aide by herself in an 18-23 month classroom. The Teacher is out sick today. Facility corrected while LS was onsite by indicating on the sub log that the aide was the substitute for the Teacher for today.
Oct 25, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Facility Admitted to Leaving a Child on the Playground.13A.16.07.06A
- Facility Admitted to Leaving Child on the Playground Alone, Child Needs Were Not Able to Be Met.13A.16.08.01A(1)
- Facility Admitted to Leaving Child on the Playground Alone, No Staff Was Present to Provide Supervision.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Facility Admitted to Leaving Child on the Playground Alone, Child Needs Were Not Able to Be Met.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- Facility Admitted to Leaving Aid on the Playground with at Least One Child.13A.16.08.02B
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