The Kids Castle
BISHOPS GLEN DRIVE, FREDERICK, MD 21702Childery 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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Health Assessment Pages One (1) and Two (2) in One (1) Child's File13A.15.03.02A
LS observed no evidence of the health assessment pages one (1) and two (2) in one (1) child's file. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the health assessment has been obtained and is accessible in the child's file.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screening Information for One (1) Child in Care13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for one (1) child in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child's file.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Physicians Information Completed on the Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed no evidence of the physicians information completed on the emergency form. Parent was present and form was completed at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed One Emergency Card That Was Not Complete, Specifically Missing the Health Source Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed one emergency card that was not complete, specifically missing the health source information. Parent was present and emergency form was completed at the time of the inspection.
Mar 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Maintained Substitute Log.13A.15.03.03C
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