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Childery

Water Babies Child Development Center

SWEITZER LANE, LAUREL, MD 20707Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
73
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

6 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: May 8, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 6 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 6 Inspection Visits
  1. May 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • The Office of Child Care Did Not Receive Within 5 Working Days, Written Notification of Ending of Employment for 1 Individual.13A.16.03.06A(2)
  2. Jan 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • The Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Health Assessment That Includes a Parental Statement of the Child's Health Status for 1 Child.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
    • The Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Medical Evaluation for 1 Child.13A.16.03.04D(3)
  3. Dec 2, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • The Licensing Specialist Observed That the Staffing Patterns Were Posted but Were Not Updated with Current Staffing.13A.16.03.05B
    • The Owner Stated That One Staff Member Started on November 17, 202513A.16.03.06A(1)

      The owner stated that one staff member started on November 17, 2025. The licensing specialist did not receive notification about the addition of the staff member within 5 working days.

    • The Owner Stated That One Staff Member Resigned From the Position on November 14, 202513A.16.03.06A(2)

      The owner stated that one staff member resigned from the position on November 14, 2025. The licensing specialist did not receive notification about the ending of employment of the staff member within 5 working days.

    • The Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Written Feeding Schedule for Infants and Toddlers.13A.16.12.06A
  4. Sep 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • The Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Qualified Teachers in 3 Classrooms at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.07.06A
    • The Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Aides Supervising Children the Preschool Classroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      The licensing specialist observed 2 aides supervising children the preschool classroom, 2 aides supervising children in Toddler classroom II and 2 aides supervising children in the 3 year old classroom at the time of the investigation.

    • The Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Qualified Teachers in 3 Classrooms at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.08.02B
  5. Jan 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Office of Child Care Did Not Receive Written Notification About Ending of Employment of 3 Staff Members Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(2)
  6. Feb 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children's Emergency Forms That Need an Annual Update.13A.16.03.04C

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