The Play Station
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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 23, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Two Children That Needed Documentation of Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04E
Jan 26, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- LS Observed One Child Who Had Medication Form Describing the Need of an EpiPen but There Was No EpiPen at Center13A.16.03.04I(4)
LS observed one child who had medication form describing the need of an EpiPen but there was no EpiPen at center. LS observed a child's medical that indicated that the child has an EpiPen but the medical documentation and the EpiPen was not at the center.
- LS Did Not Observe Emergency and Disaster Plan Being Updated. The Director Reviewed and Updated the Emergency and Disaster Plan on the Spot.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
- LS Did Not Observe the Emergency Numbers Near the Phone in the Infant & Toddler Room13A.16.10.01C
LS did not observe the emergency numbers near the phone in the infant & toddler room. The director place the emergency numbers near the phone in the infant & toddler room.