TidalHealth Child Care Center
E CARROLL ST, SALISBURY, MD 21801Childery 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
- Recognized by Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 162
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 16, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- No 5 Year Updated Criminal Background Check for 3 Staff Members.13A.16.02.03C(3)(b)
- 4 Staff Did Not Have an Up to Date Medical Report.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- An Aide Did Not Complete Her Basic Health and Safety Within 90 Days of Employment.13A.16.06.12A(3)
Jul 26, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Specialist Could Not Confirm Acknowledgment of the Parent Handbook for 4 Children. The Handbook Contains the Required Items.13A.16.03.03D
- Upon Random Selection of Children's Records the Specialist Could Not Verify Up to Date Shot Records for the Children in Care.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Specialist Could Not Confirm That the Lead Testing for 4 Children Has Been Completed.13A.16.03.04E
- Upon Random Selection of Children's Records the Specialist Could Not Verify Up to Date Shot Records for the Children in Care.13A.16.03.04G
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