MRDC Cecilton
LEVI COPPIN STREET, CECILTON, MD 21913Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 34
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Children's Records & Files (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 27, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Attendance Record Not Dated. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03A(2)
- Attendance Record Not Dated. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03B(1)
- An Emergency Information Did Not Have Any Emergency Contacts13A.16.03.04C
An emergency information did not have any emergency contacts . Correct immediately. Several of the emergency information forms, the print was not ledgible, faded could not see the print.
- Aide Hired in 10/2023, No Evidence of Completing the Aide Orientation. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Staff Person Use Items13A.16.10.04A
Licensing specialist observed staff person use items , staff back packs, bleach, aerosole sprays stored within the reach of children. Correct immediately.
- Cleaning Products Were Stored Next to Food Service Items, Correct Immediately.13A.16.10.04C
- Staff Did Not Wash Hands Prior to Serving Food. Correct Immediately.13A.16.11.03B
- Not All Medication Was Labeled with a Child's Name13A.16.11.04A(3)
Not all medication was labeled with a child's name. Several children have asthma medication and not all were labeled with a child's name. Correct immediately.
- Milk Not Served at Lunch Time13A.16.12.01A(2)
Milk not served at lunch time. Director informed licensing specialist there was not milk available to serve at lunchtime. Submit a corrective action plan immediately.
Oct 19, 20233 Findings3 Important
- During the Time of the Inspection the LS Conducted a Review of the Children Files13A.16.03.04C
During the time of the inspection the LS conducted a review of the children files, in file of TM part 1 and part 2 of health inventory were missing important information from the parent and the physician.
- At the Time of the Inspection, LS Observed the Carpets in the Room 2 Needed Cleaning.13A.16.05.11A
- During the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed the Level of the Mulch Was Low Around the Equipment and the Borders…13A.16.05.12D
During the time of the inspection the LS observed the level of the mulch was low around the equipment and the borders of the play-yard. This can cause a tripping hazard
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