Amped Up Family Amphitheatre
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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Feb 27, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Ls Observed That Two Children Did Not Have the Doctors Information on the Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
- Ls Observed That Staffing Patterns Were Not Posted13A.16.03.05B
Mar 13, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Ls Observed That 5 Children's Emergency Cards Were Not Updated, Two Were Not Dated, and Three Had No Doctors Information.13A.16.03.04C
- Ls Observed That Director Did Not Have 12 Hours of Required Training13A.16.06.05C(1)
- Ls Observed That Director Did Not Have a Professional Development Plan Completed13A.16.06.05C(2)
- Ls Observed That Director Did Not Have Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- Ls Observed That Teacher Did Not Have 12 Hours of Required Training13A.16.06.10C(1)
- Ls Observed That Child Care Teacher Did Not Have a Professional Development Plan13A.16.06.10C(2)
- Ls Observed That Teacher Did Not Have 12 Hours of Training13A.16.06.10C(3)
- Ls Observed That Aide Did Not Have Required Training per Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Ls Observed That Aide Did Not Have Professional Development Plan13A.16.06.12B(2)
- Ls Observed That Aide Did Not Have Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12B(3)
- Ls Observed 1 Aide in a Classroom Alone with School Age Children No Qualified Assistant or Teacher .13A.16.07.06A
- Ls Observed That Aide in a Room Alone with School Agers No Qualified Assistant or School Age Teacher13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)