The Epicenter at Aberdeen
ABERDEEN PLAZA, ABERDEEN, MD 21001Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 24, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Ls Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have the Doctor's Information on Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
- Ls Observed That Staffing Pattern Was Not Posted in Conspicuous Location .13A.16.03.05B
- Ls Observed That Their Was Chipped Paint on the Walls13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Ls Observed Preschool Teacher with 11 Four Years Old's Alone13A.16.07.06A
- Ls Observed That a Preschool Teacher Has 11 Fours Year Olds Alone13A.16.08.03A
- LS Observed That Preschool Teacher Has 11 Four Year Old Alone.13A.16.08.03C(2)
- LS Observed That the Emergency Escape Route Was Not Posted in Classroom or the Gym13A.16.10.01A(4)
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