The Kids House Bilingual Child Care
WHEATLEY STREET, KENSINGTON, MD 20895Childery 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
- 30
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Chipped Paint on Some of the Brick Walls of Room 2 (Preschool) Classroom. Facility Will Need to Correct This.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Lysol Spray and Room Spray in the Restroom. Facility Will Need to Remove These Items From the Child Care Area.13A.16.10.04A
Mar 31, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Current Staffing Pattern Posted. LS Observed the Staffing Pattern That Is Expired.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed a New Staff Member Working Within the Childcare. The OCC Has No Record of This Employee.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Observed One Child Over the Capacity as Listed on the Registration13A.16.04.01B
LS observed one child over the capacity as listed on the registration. Registration for the facility is approved for 30 children. LS observed 31 children in care.
- LS Observed Medical Evaluations for All Staff Need to Be Updated.13A.16.06.04A(4)
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