KinderCare - 301178
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
- Not Available
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20266 Findings6 Important
- The Office of Child Care Did Not Receive Written Notification of Addition of a New Employee.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- The Facility Reported That a Child Was Able to Exit the Playground Unsupervised and Was Later Found Near the Facility…13A.16.07.01
The facility reported that a child was able to exit the playground unsupervised and was later found near the facility after someone arrived to report a missing child.
- The Facility Reported That a Child Was Able to Exit the Playground Unsupervised and Was Later Found Near the Facility…13A.16.07.02A(2)
The facility reported that a child was able to exit the playground unsupervised and was later found near the facility after someone arrived to report a missing child. The facility stated that they did not report the incident protective services.
- The Facility Reported That a Child Was Able to Exit the Playground Unsupervised and Was Later Found Near the Facility…13A.16.07.06A
The facility reported that a child was able to exit the playground unsupervised and was later found near the facility after someone arrived to report a missing child.
- The Facility Reported That a Child Was Able to Exit the Playground Unsupervised and Was Later Found Near the Facility…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The facility reported that a child was able to exit the playground unsupervised and was later found near the facility after someone arrived to report a missing child.
- The Licensing Specialist Asked Who Was Supervising the Children When the Teacher Went Back Outside to Look for The…13A.16.08.02A
The licensing specialist asked who was supervising the children when the teacher went back outside to look for the child that was missing. The teacher stated that when she noticed that a child was missing from the playground, she let the rest of the children go inside with the aide that was already
Jan 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Lead Teacher in Charge Confirmed That There Were 10 Cases as of Today and the First Case Was Reported on December…13A.16.07.06A
The lead teacher in charge confirmed that there were 10 cases as of today and the first case was reported on December 23rd, 2024. The lead teacher stated that the cases were reported on 1.12.2025 to the health department because per the KinderCare policy they do not have to report it until there are
- A Complaint Investigation Was Conducted on Today's Date13A.16.11.02A
A complaint investigation was conducted on today's date. The complaint states that a child was affected twice by hand, foot and mouth at this location. The last case the child was affected was December 23, 2024. The lead teacher in charge confirmed that there were 10 cases as of today and the first
May 9, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Facility Reported That a Staff Member Threw a Shoe at a Child. the Child Was Not Hit and the Staff Was Terminated.13A.16.07.01
- The Facility Reported That a Staff Member Threw a Shoe at a Child. The Staff Member Was Terminated on the Day of the Incident.13A.16.07.03B(4)
- Facility Reported That a Staff Member Threw a Shoe at a Child. The Shoe Did Not Hit the Child and the Staff Member Was Terminated.13A.16.07.06A
- This Regulation Was Discussed Due the Facility Reporting That a Staff Member Threw a Shoe at a Child.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)