MRDC - Head Start Edgewood
WOODBRIDGE STATION WAY, EDGEWOOD, MD 21040Childery 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
- 60
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Complaint Inspection the Child Can Be Seen Leaving the Classroom with Another Parent and the Teachers Did Not Notice.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Nov 29, 20235 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Conducted a Compliant Investigation13A.16.03.06A(1)
At the time of the inspection the LS conducted a compliant investigation, during the interview process LS spoke with a staff member that was not listed on the associated parties list. Upon further review of the file LS was not notified that the staff member began working within the facility. Staff h
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed Classroom 3 Which Was in Use for Picture Day Was Missing a Cap in The…13A.16.05.01A(2)
At the time of the inspection the LS observed classroom 3 which was in use for picture day was missing a cap in the socket and a bottle of cleaning agent was sitting in reach of the children. The director removed the spray and placed a new cap in the socket.
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Spoke with Staff Member EV and Checked the Associated Party List, the Staff Member…13A.16.07.06A
At the time of the inspection LS spoke with staff member EV and checked the associated party list, the staff member within the facility at the time was not an approved party on the list.
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Observed a Bottle of Cleaning Spray Sitting on the Children's Toy Kitchen in the Reach…13A.16.10.04A
At the time of the inspection LS observed a bottle of cleaning spray sitting on the children's toy kitchen in the reach of two children. LS made the director aware, she removed the spray from the classroom.
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Asked for Documentation of the Incident That Happened on 11/10/202313A.16.17.02C
At the time of the inspection LS asked for documentation of the incident that happened on 11/10/2023. LS came out to the facility on 11/15/2023 to investigate the complaint and was only provided with the statements from the staff and one picture from staff. LS requested the rest of the photos the fa
Nov 15, 20233 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Observed the Cap Was Out of the Plug in Classroom 4 and Classroom 2.13A.16.05.01A(2)
- At the Time of the Investigation LS Was Informed Child JS Was Injured by Three Different Children LD, GG, and AN With…13A.16.07.06A
At the time of the investigation LS was informed child JS was injured by three different children LD, GG, and AN with the teacher and aid in the room.
- At the Time of the Investigation LS Spoke with Staff CC and GJ13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
At the time of the investigation LS spoke with staff CC and GJ, both staff members stated they did not see the first attack by child LD on child JS. JS ended up getting attacked by two more children GG and AN without staff being able to intervene in enough time to stop the injury to her face. The
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