Montgomery Child Care Association Kensington/Forest Glen
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 125
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Didn't Provide Written Notification of the Ending of Employment for Two Individuals13A.16.03.06A(2)
The center didn't provide written notification of the ending of employment for two individuals. During the inspection, the director provided written notification. Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Jul 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Record Missing the Physicians Information13A.16.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed one child record missing the physicians information. Facility is to review all children's files to include all information to its entirety.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Medication That Was Not Readily Accessible to Each Employee13A.16.11.04E(2)
Licensing specialist observed medication that was not readily accessible to each employee. All medication shall be stored to make then inaccessible to children in care but readily accessible to each employee designated by the operator to administer medication.