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Childery

Pasadena Early Learning Center

RITCHIE HIGHWAY, PASADENA, MD 21122Childery Rating: 3/5

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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
School
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
57
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Jan 16, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical8 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Dec 17, 20249 Findings1 Critical8 Important
    • LS Observed in Multiple Rooms That Staff Belongings Were Stored Within Reach of Children13A.17.10.04A

      LS observed in multiple rooms that staff belongings were stored within reach of children. LS also observed a bottle of cleaning agent within reach of children.

    • LS Reviewed a Sample of Children's Files. Of That Sample, LS Observed More Than One Incomplete Emergency Form for the Enrolled Children.13A.17.03.04C
    • LS Observed a Sample of Children's Records and Noticed More Than One Lead Test Result Was Missing From the Sample of Files.13A.17.03.04E
    • LS Observed Staff Records and Noticed Multiple Staff Need a Correction to Their Medical Evaluation Forms or Need an Updated Medical Form.13A.17.03.05B
    • LS Observed Brown Build Up on Multiple Ceiling Tiles Near the Entry Way of the Multipurpose Room13A.17.05.11A

      LS observed brown build up on multiple ceiling tiles near the entry way of the multipurpose room. LS also observed insects in the light fixtures in the main hallway.

    • LS Observed Play Equipment in the Play Yard and Noticed Multiple Pieces of Equipment Had Noticeable Rust and Chipping Paint.13A.17.05.12E
    • LS Observed That No Napping Equipment Was Available for the Extended Day Children That Are Present in the Facility Past 4 Hours.13A.17.09.02A(1)
    • LS Observed First Aid Kit. The Kit Is Missing Liquid Fragrance Free Soap and Batteries for the Flashlight.13A.17.10.02E
    • LS Observed Multiple Lunch Boxes Were Stored Without Refrigeration13A.17.12.04F(3)

      LS observed multiple lunch boxes were stored without refrigeration. Please ensure that all perishable foods are stored in a refrigerator that is at or below 40 degrees F.

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