ABC Care inc at Manchester
YORK STREET, MANCHESTER, MD 21102Childery 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 15, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Did Not Observe Parent Agreements in the File. Obtain for All Children by 9/30/2023.13A.16.03.03D
- Observed One Child Did Not Have an Emergency Card. Obtain Today, 9/15/2023.13A.16.03.04C
- Observed Several Children Did Not Have Health Assessments in Their Files. Obtain by 9/30/2023.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- Observed Facility Had Fruit Punch for the Children to Drink13A.16.12.01A(3)
Observed facility had fruit punch for the children to drink. Beverages cannot contain added sweetener. Obtain milk or juice or serve water for the children to drink. Correct immediately, 9/15/2023.
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