KinderCare-301596
CRYSTAL ROCK DR, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.Not Available
- 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not 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
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 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
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
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)
Jan 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Child's Written Feeding Scheduled Was Not Followed as Required.13A.16.12.06A
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