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The Kinder Garden

Stevensville, MD 21666

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About The Kinder Garden

The Kinder Garden is a licensed child care center in Stevensville, 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 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for The Kinder Garden

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Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

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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  1. Feb 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12B(1)

      “Professional Development Plans were not being maintained for 5 staff members.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “One staff member needs to complete 8 hrs of training and a second staff member needs to complete 7 hrs of training by March 31, 2026. Professional Development Plans were not being maintained for 6 staff members.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “Several rooms need the carpet-to-tile strip repaired. Operator is using duck tape to cover strips that are cracked/broken.”
  2. Nov 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.08A(1)

      “LS observed one Aide with six children under the age of two during nap. LS was told that the teacher was not on the premises. During the time that the LS was in the room a second staff member arrived who stated that the room that she was covering met child staff ratio and she was available to cover while the teacher was on break.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.07.03B(3)

      “When a parent arrived her child was not at the table eating with the other children. The parent was told that her child could not participate in the classroom party because of his behavior.”
  3. Apr 21, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “The window sill in Flower Patch needs to be repaired. LS observed paint missing and dents in the wood.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04G

      “Operator needs to obtain updated immunization records for one child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “Operator needs to obtain updated lead records for seven children.”
  5. Sep 23, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      13A.16.09.04G

      “LS observed an infant sleeping on a graco vibration seat. A staff person removed the child from the seat during the inspection upon request from LS.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.02B

      “The staff person who was present in one room was not a qualified child care teacher. This was corrected during the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      “A staff person did not ensure adequate supervision and care when she placed a child under 2 over the fence to retrieve a toy.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.07.06A

      “A staff person did not ensure the safety and security of a child when she placed the child over the fence to retrieve a toy.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.05.07D

      “A staff person in one room did not use the appropriate water source for the pitcher of water.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about The Kinder Garden

Is The Kinder Garden licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was The Kinder Garden last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Kinder Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 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.

What are The Kinder Garden's hours?

Its hours are not listed.

Where is The Kinder Garden?

Stevensville, MD 21666.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).