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PULASKI HIGHWAY, EDGEWOOD, MD 21040Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
School-Age
Licensed capacity
90
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: May 15, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. May 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Ls Observed That Staffing Patterns Were Not Updated or Accurate13A.16.03.05B
    • Ls Observed That the Director Left an Aide Alone with 2 School Agers13A.16.07.06A
    • Ls Observed That the Director Left the Aide Alone with Two School Agers13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
    • Ls Observed That the Director Left an Aide Alone with Two School Agers13A.16.08.02B
  2. Jun 17, 20247 Findings7 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Children Served Food and No Hand Washing Was Conducted Prior to Them Eating13A.16.11.03B

      Licensing specialist observed children served food and no hand washing was conducted prior to them eating. Staff served food with out washing their hands. Correct immediately.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Medication Authorization Forms That Were for Different Facility. Correct Immediately.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Medication That Had Already Expired When It Was Left at the Center for Use. Correct Immediately.13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
    • The Center Operator Provides the Food for Snack13A.16.12.01A(1)

      The center operator provides the food for snack. Licensing specialist observed crackers and water served for snack. The snakc foods did nto meet the USDA meal and ssnack requirement. Correct immediately.

    • The Operator Did Not Have Menu a Plan for Snacks Posted. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.01E(1)
    • The Operator Is Not Maintaining a Dated Record of Food Actually Served to the Children. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.01E(2)
    • Some Children on a Modified Diet for Medical Reasons Did Not Have a Written Prescription From the Doctor. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.02A
  3. Jul 5, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • LS Observed That the Classroom Garden Was Overcapacity by 113A.16.04.01B
    • Ls Observed That a Staff Member Was in the Building and Had Not Been Cleared by Our Office.13A.16.07.06A
    • Ls Observed That a Staff Member Was in the Building and Had Not Been Cleared by Our Office.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

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