Kreative Kidz Children's Center
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.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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (out of 5). 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 2 (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Twigs and Limbs Are Broken and Near the Entry to the Playground. Corrected at Inspection13A.16.05.12D
Jul 31, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Center Has Hired New Staff and OCC Did Not Received the Information Within the Required Time Frame.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- OCC Did Not Received the Paperwork Within the Required Timeframe.13A.16.03.06B
- The LS Was Parked Waiting, When the Owner/Director Arrived13A.16.08.02B
The LS was parked waiting, when the Owner/Director arrived. When the LS went inside, after giving the Director time to get in, 6 children had already arrived. The staff person with the children is aide qualified only.
Feb 27, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Staff Stated That They Did Not Know How to Handle the 4 Special Needs Children in the Classroom.13A.16.08.01B(1)
- An Aide Was Left in Charge of the Group of Children When the Teacher Had the School Age Children Waiting for the Bus.13A.16.08.02A
- Two New Staff Were Observed at the Center. OCC Needs the Documentation for Staff. One of the New Staff Were Left with a Group of Children.13A.16.08.02B
- At the Arrival of the Licensing Specialist, No One Knew Who Was in Charge in the Directors Absence.13A.16.08.02D(1)