Anchors-A-Wee Preschool
GREEN HOLLY DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 67
- 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
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Discovered There Are Three New Staff Members Who Hire Date Was 09/15/2024 Who Were Not Reported to the OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS discovered there are three new staff members who hire date was 09/15/2024 who were not reported to the OCC. Director will send 1203, 1260 release of information, Photo ID to the OCC by 11/25/2024.
Dec 6, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That Staffing Patterns Were Not Displayed and Posted in Conspicuous Location According to the Regulations13A.16.03.05B
LS observed that staffing patterns were not displayed and posted in conspicuous location according to the regulations. Director posted staffing patterns inside the classrooms at time of inspection.
- LS Observed That Several Classroom Bathrooms Rooms Did Not Have Handwashing Signs. Director Placed Hand Washing Signs at Time of Inspection.13A.16.11.03A
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