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Play Centers at West Towson

N CHARLES STREET, TOWSON, MD 21204Childery 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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
60
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: May 15, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Critical4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Medication Administration (1). Of 7 total findings, 3 were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. May 15, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • The Center Opened at 7 and the Director Arrived at 7:0513A.16.11.04F(1)

      The center opened at 7 and the director arrived at 7:05. There were two children at the center supervised by a teacher (variance) and an aide before the director arrived. Neither teacher nor aide completed medication administration training. Corrected on site when the director arrived.

  2. Apr 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Office Was Not Notified About the Ending of Employment of One Aide13A.16.03.06A(2)

      The office was not notified about the ending of employment of one aide. According to the center's OCC 1203 form, the aide ended her employment on 3/27/25. Please correct by submitting an updated personnel list to this specialist.

  3. May 30, 20245 Findings3 Critical2 Important
    • LS Observed a Teacher Assistant Leaving the Cafeteria to Open the Door13A.16.07.06A

      LS observed a teacher assistant leaving the cafeteria to open the door. The director was left alone in the cafeteria with more than 15 children. Please correct by submitting a supervision plan.

    • LS Observed a Teacher Assistant Leaving the Cafeteria to Open the Door13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      LS observed a teacher assistant leaving the cafeteria to open the door. The director was left alone in the cafeteria with more than 15 children. Please correct by submitting a supervision plan.

    • LS Observed a Teacher Assistant Leaving the Cafeteria to Open the Door13A.16.08.03C(2)

      LS observed a teacher assistant leaving the cafeteria to open the door. The director was left alone in the cafeteria with more than 15 children. Please correct by submitting a supervision plan.

    • Two Emergency Forms Were Missing Authorized Pick Up Information. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed Missing Health Inventory Part One for One Child. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

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