Play Centers at Pinewood ELementary
RICKSWOOD ROAD, TIMONIUM, MD 21093Childery 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
- 69
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Medication Administration (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 24, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Observed No Staff Orientation Documentation for One Aide and No Verification of Age Documentation for Another Aide. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.05C
- Upon the Arrival, LS Observed 2 Aides in Charge of a Group of 4 Children13A.16.06.13E
Upon the arrival, LS observed 2 aides in charge of a group of 4 children. The substitute for the director is not teacher/director qualified. Corrected on site when the director arrived at 7:08AM.
- Upon the Arrival, LS Observed 2 Aides in Charge of a Group of 4 Children13A.16.07.06A
Upon the arrival, LS observed 2 aides in charge of a group of 4 children. One aide was substituting for the director but there was no other teacher on site. Corrected on site when the director arrived at 7:08AM.
- Upon the Arrival, LS Observed 2 Aides in Charge of a Group of 4 Children13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Upon the arrival, LS observed 2 aides in charge of a group of 4 children. One aide was substituting for the director but there was no other teacher on site. Corrected on site when the director arrived at 7:08AM.
- Upon the Arrival, LS Observed 2 Aides in Charge of a Group of 4 Children13A.16.08.02B
Upon the arrival, LS observed 2 aides in charge of a group of 4 children. One aide was substituting for the director but there was no other teacher on site. Corrected on site when the director arrived at 7:08AM.
- Upon the Arrival, LS Observed 2 Aides in Charge of a Group of 4 Children13A.16.08.02D(1)
Upon the arrival, LS observed 2 aides in charge of a group of 4 children. The substitute for the director is not teacher/director qualified. Corrected on site when the director arrived at 7:08AM.
- One Medication Administration Form Has Expired in February 202513A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
One medication administration form has expired in February 2025. Another medication was listed on the child's diabetes medical plan but there was no child's name, child's physician's authorization, and the dosage information on the medication administration form. One medication was missing the dosag
- Two Medications Were Missing Children's Names. One Medication Was Shared by Two Siblings. Correct Immediately.13A.16.11.04A(3)
- Upon the Arrival LS Observed 2 Staff with 4 Children13A.16.11.04F(1)
Upon the arrival LS observed 2 staff with 4 children. None of the present staff competed medication administration training. Corrected on site when the director arrived at 7:08AM.
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