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Childery

Play and Learn at Annapolis

580B1 TAYLOR AVENUE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
99
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2026 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Apr 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Mar 31, 20265 Findings5 Important
    • Safety Latch on Room 2 Yr Olds Door Is Loose13A.16.05.04
    • Dust From Fan Blowing Dust in Infant Room13A.16.05.06
    • Playground Equipment Needs to Be Assembled for Outdoor Use13A.16.05.12D
    • Name to Face Was Not Performed During Inspection13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
    • Aide Was in Infant Classroom and Not Teacher Qualified13A.16.08.02B
  2. Mar 27, 20267 Findings7 Important
    • Dust From the Vents in the Baby Room Was Found on the White Mattress Pad During Time of Inspection and Dust Noticed On…13A.16.05.06

      Dust from the vents in the baby room was found on the white mattress pad during time of inspection and dust noticed on the blades of the fan.

    • It Was Stated That Ventilation Has Dust Falling From the Air Vents in the Baby Room and the Babies Are Putting It in Their Mouths.13A.16.05.06
    • Adequate Supervision of Children at All Times Is Not Being Performed Due to Staff Using Their Cellphones13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
    • Multiple Staff Found on Their Cell Phone Instead of Supervising Children in Care. Name to Face Is Not Being Conducted at Every Door.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
    • Adequate Supervision of Children at All Times Is Not Being Performed Due to Staff Using Their Cellphones13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
    • In the Toddler Classroom During Time of Inspection There Were 2 Staff with 7 Toddlers.13A.16.08.03C(1)
    • 7 Children with 2 Staff in Toddler Room During Time of Inspection.13A.16.08.03D(1)
  3. Feb 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Rm 5 Needs Bathroom Latch Fixed, Sink by Room 8 Faucet Needs to Be Replaced Due to Faucet Shows Rust and Hard to Turn on Hot and Cold13A.16.05.04

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