Above & Beyond Child Care, LLC
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.2 / 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 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Feb 25, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical5 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20255 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- LS Observed That the Teacher Was in the Kitchen Cooking While 5 Preschool Children Were Left Unsupervised13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed That Teacher Was in the Kitchen Cooking While 5 Preschool Children Were Unsupervised13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- LS Observed That the Staffing Pattern Was Not Posted in a Conspicuous Location13A.16.03.05B
- Ls Observed Staff Bathroom/ Storage Area Unlock with Chemicals on the a Bottom Shelf Within Reach of Children13A.16.05.01A(2)
- LS Observed That the Teacher Was in the Kitchen Cooking Breakfast While 5 Preschool Children Were Unsupedrvised13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Mar 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Ls Observed the Director Did Not Maintain Records of Food Actually Served by the Center for the Most Recent 4 Weeks13A.16.03.03B(3)
- Ls Observed That Several Emergency Cards Were Not Updated, Missing Dates, and Doctors Information13A.16.03.04C