Academy Child Development Center @ Stonemill ES
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 9 total findings, 9 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20245 Findings5 Critical
- Facility Self Reported an Incident Where a Staff Member Was Witnessed Placing Potentially Hazardous Items Into A…13A.16.07.01
Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.
- Facility Self Reported an Incident Where a Staff Member Was Witnessed Placing Potentially Hazardous Items Into A…13A.16.07.06A
Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.
- Facility Self Reported an Incident Where a Staff Member Was Witnessed Placing Potentially Hazardous Items Into A…13A.16.08.01B(1)
Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.
- Facility Self Reported an Incident Where a Staff Member Was Witnessed Placing Potentially Hazardous Items (Coins) Into…13A.16.10.04A
Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items (coins) into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.
- Facility Self Reported an Incident Where a Staff Member Was Witnessed Placing Potentially Hazardous Items (Coins) Into…13A.16.12.04A(2)
Facility self reported an incident where a staff member was witnessed placing potentially hazardous items (coins) into a child's food/snack item. This regulation has been corrected as the employee is no longer affiliated with the program.
Aug 8, 20234 Findings4 Critical
- The OCC Received a Complaint From Another Agency and Later Received a Call From the Center to Self-report The…13A.16.03.03B(1)
The OCC received a complaint from another agency and later received a call from the center to self-report the following: A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the classroom for a period of time. The child wandered out of the classroom to the director for help. It is unclear the amount
- The OCC Received a Complaint From Another Agency and Later Received a Call From the Center to Self-report The…13A.16.07.01
The OCC received a complaint from another agency and later received a call from the center to self-report the following: A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the classroom for a period of time. The child wandered out of the classroom to the director for help. It is unclear the amount
- The OCC Received a Complaint From Another Agency and Later Received a Call From the Center to Self-report The…13A.16.07.06A
The OCC received a complaint from another agency and later received a call from the center to self-report the following: A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the classroom for a period of time. The child wandered out of the classroom to the director for help. It is unclear the amount
- The OCC Received a Complaint From Another Agency and Later Received a Call From the Center to Self-report The…13A.16.08.01A(1)
The OCC received a complaint from another agency and later received a call from the center to self-report the following: A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the classroom for a period of time. The child wandered out of the classroom to the director for help. It is unclear the amount