Play Centers at Cromwell Valley
PROVIDENCE ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21286Childery 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
- 75
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- One Aide Has Not Completed 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training13A.16.06.12B(3)
One aide has not completed 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update training. Please correct by sending this specialist a copy of training certificate.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Unsecured Blind Strings in the Cafeteria. Please Correct by Sending a Photo of Secured Strings.13A.16.10.04I(2)
Feb 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed One Medication on Site Without Medication Authorization Form. Correct Immediately.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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