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Kiddie Academy of New Market is a licensed child care center in New Market, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all
For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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13A.16.08.02B
“At the time the LS arrived for this inspection there were several classrooms with aide qualified staffing, with no sub log available to the LS. The LS walked the building a total of 3 times, when she was finished the 3rd time there was still 1 classroom without a lead teacher and no sub log was available. The LS reviewed with the facility the requirement to ensure there is a qualified teacher assigned to every classroom at all times, unless a substitute is required then ensuring the sub log is completed immediately.”
13A.16.11.04A(3)
“At the time of this inspection the facility has one child who is required to have an epi pen however, the epi pen is not at the facility.”
13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
“At the time of this inspection the facility has several medication forms that are missing information, parents or center signatures or are completed on the wrong form. The facility is to obtain corrected forms and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.16.10.02E
“At the time of this inspection the facility is missing fragrance free liquid soap from the first aid kit. The facility is to obtain this missing item and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.16.09.02A
“At the time of this inspection the facility has primary responsibilities assigned to parents/guardians and doctors and not center staff. The facility is to update this and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.16.08.02B
“At the time of this inspection the facility had 2 classrooms with aide qualified staffing alone with children and neither classroom covered by a substitute. The facility is to submit updated staffing patterns showing qualified staffing at all times and ensure that there are leads in all rooms at all times unless covered by a sub and documented on a sub log.”
13A.16.06.09C
“At the time of this inspection the facility has 3 lead teachers that have not completed their 2024-2025 continued training. The facility is to submit completed trainings for all staff.”
13A.16.06.02
“At the time of this inspection the facility could not located completed orientation for 2 staff members. The facility is to conduct this orientation with these 2 and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.16.03.04E
“At the time of this inspection the facility has at least 5 children who are missing the proper lead screenings. The facility is to obtain these missing records and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
“At the time of this inspection the facility has at least 2 children health assessments that are not completed properly. The facility is to review all health inventories to ensure accuracy. The facility is to obtain and missing records and submit evidence to the LS.”
13A.16.03.04C
“At the time of this inspection the facility has several emergency cards missing information. The facility is to review all emeregency cards to ensure they are complete and updated. The facility is to submit evidence of update emergency cards for those indicated at the inspection as needing corrections to the LS.”
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New Market, MD 21774
New Market, MD 21774 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Market, MD 21774 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Market, MD 21774 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Market, MD 21774 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
New Market, MD 21774 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.
Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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New Market, MD 21774.