Saldino's Kiddie Cottage Child Care
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.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
- 73
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 13, 20247 Findings7 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed a Missing Date for the Fire Drill in February.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed Children Files and Noticed Two Children Were Missing Page Two of The…13A.16.03.04C
At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed children files and noticed two children were missing page two of the emergency info form. One child had a major change in medication and allergies and the emergency form was not updated.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed Children Files and Noticed the Allergies for a Child Was Still Listed On…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed children files and noticed the allergies for a child was still listed on the form but she stated the child no longer has the allergies. No updated form was provided.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed Two Aides in Charge of a Group of Children.13A.16.08.02B
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the First Aid Kit and Noticed Liquid Soap and a Roll of Gauze Was Missing…13A.16.10.02E
At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed the first aid kit and noticed liquid soap and a roll of gauze was missing from the kit. In the main classroom the first aid kit was missing a flash light.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed Shaving Cream in the Imagination Classroom in an Unlocked Cabinet in Reach of the Children.13A.16.10.04A
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed Staff Change Three Children and Did Not Wash Any of the Children Hands After Diapering.13A.16.11.03B