Play Centers, Inc. At Carney Elementary
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 60
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed One Staff Record Missing the Verification of the Staff Member's Age.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed One Staff Record Missing a Staff Orientation Form.13A.16.06.02
Nov 17, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed and Aide Staff Alone with a Group of Children13A.16.06.12A(2)
LS observed and aide staff alone with a group of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director joined the aide and the children.
- LS Observed and Aide Staff Alone with a Group of Children13A.16.07.06A
LS observed and aide staff alone with a group of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director joined the aide and the children.
- LS Observed and Aide Staff Alone with a Group of Children13A.16.08.02A
LS observed and aide staff alone with a group of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the Director joined the aide and the children.
- LS Observed 19 School-age Children with 1 Director. This Was Corrected During the Inspection When an Aide Staff Person Joined the Director.13A.16.08.03C(2)