Anne Arundel Early Head Start
STEPNEYS LANE, EDGEWATER, MD 21037Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Food in the Refrigerator on Plates Covered with Tinfoil and No Dates Indicating When Opened13A.16.12.04A(1)
LS observed food in the refrigerator on plates covered with tinfoil and no dates indicating when opened. There were opened waffles and pancakes in the freezer not stored appropriately or dated.
Jul 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Specialist Observed a Unqualified Staff Member in Charge of a Preschool Group.13A.16.08.02B
- Specialist Observed a Unqualified Staff Member in Charge of a Preschool Group.13A.16.08.02B
- Specialist Was Not Able to View Infant and Toddlers Individualized Activity Plans.13A.16.09.02C
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