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OLD WESTMINSTER PIKE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 97
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Program States That They Gave the Parent the Written Individualized Activity Plan to Complete and the Parent Did…13A.16.08.01C
The program states that they gave the parent the written individualized activity plan to complete and the parent did not return the form before the infant started the program. The complainant states that the infant was placed in a swing for more than 40 minutes. The complainant gave the program a
- Specialist Observed the Infant Teacher with 4 Infants / Toddlers by Herself While the Other Infant Toddler Teacher Was…13A.16.08.03C(1)
Specialist observed the infant teacher with 4 infants / toddlers by herself while the other infant toddler teacher was putting toys away in the toddler room . Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
Apr 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Toddler Has a Feeding Table and the Staff Did Not Equipped the Children with Age Appropriate Restraints13A.16.09.05D
The toddler has a feeding table and the staff did not equipped the children with age appropriate restraints. Program corrected immediately at time of inspection.
Apr 19, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A Child Was Missing the Parents Portion of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.02A
A child was missing the parents portion of the health inventory. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the completed form to the Office of Child Care.
- 3 Children Were Missing Authorized Pick Up on Emergency Cards13A.16.03.04C
3 children were missing authorized pick up on emergency cards. A child was missing was missing doctors information and authorized pick up on emergency card. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the corrected emergency cards.
- Five Children Were Missing Lead Screenings. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of the Forms to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.03.04E
- A Wooden Slab Is Missing From the Fence13A.16.05.12D
A wooden slab is missing from the fence. The metal fence was not attached to the poles. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
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