Monkton Country Day Care
MONKTON ROAD, MONKTON, MD 21111Childery 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.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
- 76
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Lead Screening Were Missing for Children.13A.16.03.02E
- One Child in Care Was Missing Their Immunizations.13A.16.03.02F(2)
- Emergency Cards Were Missing Pediatrician Information.13A.16.03.04C
- One Employee Had a Medical That Was Over 5 Years Old and Two Other Employees Did Not Have a Medical in Their File13A.16.06.04A(1)
Jan 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Children Were Missing the Pediatrician Information on the Emergency Cards.13A.16.03.04C
- The First Aid Kit Was Missing the Fragrance Free Soap.13A.16.10.02E
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