Play and Learn at Hunt Valley
MCCORMICK ROAD EXECUTIVE PLAZA 1 LL 1, HUNT VALLEY, MD 21031Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 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 (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staff Member Was Working with Children Without Notification to OCC.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Appropriate Child Discipline Was Not Followed by Staff Member.13A.16.07.03A(1)
- A Staff Member Was Working in the Center with Children Without Notification to OCC.13A.16.07.06A
- A Staff Member Was Working in the Center with Children Without Notification to OCC.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Jun 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed the Cold Sink Knob on the First Sink in Two's and Pre-k Bathroom broken.LS Also Observed the Soap Dispenser…13A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed the cold sink knob on the first sink in two's and pre-k bathroom broken.LS also observed the soap dispenser above the last sink in the twos and pre-k bathroom broken. LS observed the toilet broken in the first bathroom stall in the two's and pre-k bathroom.
Jun 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed a Child Missing Annual Update.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed a Child Missing Health Inventory Part 1.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
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