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KinderCare 301061

ROCKENBACH ROAD, HANOVER, MD 21076Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
98
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Sep 5, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Sep 5, 20259 Findings9 Important
    • LS Observed a Substitute That Is Present in Center Who the OCC Has Not Been Notified13A.16.03.06A(1)

      LS observed a substitute that is present in center who the OCC has not been notified. Director shall send documents according to the regulations.

    • LS Observed a Water Stain in the Ceiling of the School-age Bathroom13A.16.05.01A(1)

      LS observed a water stain in the ceiling of the school-age bathroom. The facility has requested that a work order be placed to repair the ceiling.

    • LS Observed That in Rm#5, the Preschool 3-4, the Floor in the Bathroom Is Covered in Grime and Dirt13A.16.05.11A

      LS observed that in Rm#5, the preschool 3-4, the floor in the bathroom is covered in grime and dirt. The sink in the bathroom needs to be deep-cleaned, and hard paint stains need to be removed. LS observed that the floor in Rm#7, School age the floor, is also covered in grime and dirt. The Center st

    • The Center Will Send a Letter of Corrections Regarding the Procedures to Be Put in Place to Ensure Children's Safety…13A.16.07.06A

      The center will send a letter of corrections regarding the procedures to be put in place to ensure children's safety when transitioning from one classroom to another and to or from the playground.

    • Center Will Send Letter of Corrections Verifying What Is Put in Place to Ensure Children Are Being Supervised at All…13A.16.08.01A(1)

      Center will send letter of corrections verifying what is put in place to ensure children are being supervised at all times and what checks will be put in place to ensure children are safely transiting from one place to another.

    • Center Will Send Letter of Corrections Verifying What Is Put in Place to Ensure Children Are Being Supervised at All…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      Center will send letter of corrections verifying what is put in place to ensure children are being supervised at all times and what checks will be put in place to ensure children are safely transiting from one place to another.

    • Center Will Send Letter of Corrections Verifying What Is Put in Place to Ensure Children Are Being Supervised at All…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      Center will send letter of corrections verifying what is put in place to ensure children are being supervised at all times and what checks will be put in place to ensure children are safely transiting from one place to another.

    • LS Discovered During the Complaint Investigation That an Aide Was Left Alone in the Preschool Room on 09/03/2025 From…13A.16.08.02B

      LS discovered during the complaint investigation that an Aide was left alone in the preschool room on 09/03/2025 from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The director informed that a qualified teacher must be present in each classroom at all times. The Director will send a letter of corrections and updated staffing

    • LS Observed and Discovered Through Inspection That the Preschool Classroom Has an Aide Present Alone From 1:30 Pm To…13A.16.08.03A

      LS observed and discovered through inspection that the preschool classroom has an Aide present alone from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm consistently. LS observed more than one staff member utilized as an Teacher that has not had an approval from the office of child care as being qualified as a teacher. The dir

  2. Jul 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • LS Found Inconsistencies with Students Files. Missing Lead Shots, Incomplete Forms, Etc13A.16.03.04A
    • Staffing Patterns Do Not Match Staff in the Rooms.13A.16.03.05B
    • Sub Log Was Not Up to Date with the Staff That Were Filling in for Today.13A.16.03.05D(1)
    • Since the Last Visit, 7/17/25, LS Has Still Not Received the Paperwork to Add Staff in the Building.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • LS Found the Pre K Room, and School Age Room with Aides.13A.16.04.01B

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