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KinderCare-301596

CRYSTAL ROCK DR, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects 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

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
Licensed capacity
Not Available
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

4 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Jul 22, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical12 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Jul 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • The Operator Did Not Ensure the Safety of Each Child at All Times.13A.16.07.06A
    • The Operator Did Not Ensure That Each Child Received Adequate Supervision and Care at All Times.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Two Aides in the Toddler Room.13A.16.08.02B
    • The Operator Reported That It Was One Teacher, and 12 Preschool Students at the Time of the Incident.13A.16.08.03C(2)
    • The Staff Member Assigned to the Group Was Not Stationed Among All the Children So That Immediate Intervention Could Be Provided.13A.16.08.07A
  2. Mar 28, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed an Unlocked Cabinet in the Infant Room with Cleaning Products.13A.16.10.04A
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Broken Window Screens That Need to Be Replaced.13A.16.05.01A(1)
    • Some Preschool Teachers Were Missing Their 12 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.09C
    • A Teacher Was Missing Their 12 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.10C(1)
    • Some Teachers Were Missing Their 6 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
  3. Jan 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • A Child's Written Feeding Scheduled Was Not Followed as Required.13A.16.12.06A
  4. Mar 15, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Children's File That Were Missing Lead Screening/test at the Appropriate Age.13A.16.03.04E
    • Licensing Specialist Observed One File Without Current Immunization Record.13A.16.03.04H

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