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Kreative Kidz

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
56
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 2023 · 12 Findings
12 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 22, 20268 Findings8 Important
    • The LS Observed That the Programs Attendance Record Isn't Documenting Parents Signing Children in and Out.13A.16.03.03A(2)
    • The LS Observed That Parents Aren't Signing Children in or Out Daily.13A.16.03.03B(1)
    • The Outdoor Area Has a Black Barrier and a Wooden Barrier That Needs to Be Removed to Avoid Accidental Falls13A.16.05.12D

      The outdoor area has a black barrier and a wooden barrier that needs to be removed to avoid accidental falls. A child experienced injury falling over it. The director will speak with the church to have it removed. There is a flat black barrier laying on the woodchips that needs to be removed it

    • The LS Observed That the Slide/ Climbing Toy Is Weathered and an Area Needs to Be Repaired13A.16.05.12E

      The LS observed that the slide/ climbing toy is weathered and an area needs to be repaired. The director will speak to the church to have this repaired or removed.

    • The Children Were Outside Playing13A.16.07.06A

      The children were outside playing. The staff members were sitting and talking. The children were active, running and playing. The staff needed to be up and engaged with the young children to say stop running so fast, or to play a structured activity with the children. The staff were all sitting thi

    • The Children Were Outside Playing13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      The children were outside playing. The staff members were sitting and talking. The children were active, running and playing. The staff needed to be up and engaged with the young children to say stop running so fast, or to play a structured activity with the children. The staff were all sitting this

    • A Five Year Old Child Fell on the Playground and Was Screaming in Pain13A.16.08.01B(1)

      A five year old child fell on the playground and was screaming in pain, the child should not have been moved once he fell. M.A reported that he was in so much pain he scooted into the room.

    • The Children Were Outside Playing13A.16.08.07A

      The children were outside playing. The staff members were sitting and talking. The children were active, running and playing. The staff needed to be up and engaged with the young children to say stop running so fast, or to play a structured activity with the children. The staff were all sitting this

  2. Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The LS Observed a Nail Sticking Out the Play Structure, and a Plank That Needs to Be Nailed Down on the Big Playground13A.16.05.12D

      The LS observed a nail sticking out the play structure, and a plank that needs to be nailed down on the big playground. On the small playground the LS observed a shovel and two umbrella stand bases that need to be removed.

  3. Jan 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Parent Was Not Notified on the Same Day of an Incident Occurring.13A.16.03.06D(1)
    • A Child in Care at the Program Diaper Changing Need Was Not Met.13A.16.08.01B(1)
  4. Sep 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The LS Observed One Medical Administration Form Has Expired. The Director Will Email the Updated Copy.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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