KinderCare-301533
MARSHALEE DRIVE, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.3 / 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 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
- 109
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 3, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Complaint Inspection Was Conducted on December 313A.16.07.03B(4)
A complaint inspection was conducted on December 3, 2025 during the staff interviews, the staff reported that staff member NH stated that after a child hit her out of reflex she hit the child back. The staff member was immediately sent home, and the parents were contacted.
- There Were 6 Employees That Were Allowed to Work with Children That Had Not Been Cleared by the Office of Child Care.13A.16.07.06A
- One Staff Member Was Left Alone with Children That Had Not Been Cleared by the Office of Child Care13A.16.07.06C
- There Were 6 Employees Allowed to Work with Children That Were Not Cleared by the Office Care.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
May 20, 20257 Findings7 Important
- LS Observed an Employee LS Alone with Children That Has Not Been Cleared by the Office of Child Care13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed an employee LS alone with children that has not been cleared by the office of child care. LS did receive a release of information for this employee however LS never received cleared fingerprints, director stated that she was a transfer from another KinderCare in PG County.
- LS Noted Several Employees That Are Not Listed on the Staff Personnel List When Asked About Them the Director Stated…13A.16.03.06A(2)
LS noted several employees that are not listed on the staff personnel list when asked about them the director stated that they are no longer employees of the center. TA, 8/20/2024, JP 8/24/2024 and AW /4/2025
- LS Observed the Refrigerator in the Kitchen Area Dirty with Spilled Dried Up Liquids and Food in the Refrigerator13A.16.05.11A
- LS Observed an Employee LS Alone with Children That Has Not Been Cleared by the Office of Child Care.13A.16.07.06C
- LS Observed an Employee LS Alone with Children That Has Not Been Cleared by the Office of Child Care.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- LS Observed One Employee Alone with 10 Children That Has Not Been Cleared by the Office of Childcare.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Discussed This Regulation with the Director13A.16.12.04A(2)
LS discussed this regulation with the director. When LS looked in the refrigerator LS noticed that the refrigerator was dirty and needed to be deep cleaned.
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