Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center
PORT TOBACCO ROAD, LA PLATA, MD 20646Childery 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 18, 202514 Findings14 Important
- A Sample of the Children's Records for PreK and Aftercare Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02C(1)
A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that this information was given to the parents.
- A Sample of the Children's Records for PreK and Aftercare Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02E
A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that a lead blood test was completed as required.
- A Sample of the Children's Records for PreK and Aftercare Were Reviewed13A.16.03.03D
A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that the parent was given a written contract.
- A Sample of the Children's Records for PreK and Aftercare Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04C
A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence of an emergency form in their files. There were some forms that were missing information or need updated by the parent.
- A Sample of the Children's Records for PreK and Aftercare Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that Part I of the Health Inventory was completed.
- A Sample of the Children's Records for PreK and Aftercare Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04D(3)
A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that Part II of the Health Inventory was completed.
- There Were No Staffing Patterns Posted in Any of the Child Care Areas13A.16.03.05B
There were no staffing patterns posted in any of the child care areas. Please ensure that the most up to date and accurate staffing patterns are posted in all child care areas, including rooms used for both PreK and Aftercare.
- There Are Several Staff Whose Files Do Not Contain the Required Information13A.16.03.05C
There are several staff whose files do not contain the required information, including criminal background check results received by the school or ADW (or Virtus page), medical evaluation, proof of age, staff orientation checklist, Basic Health and Safety training, and annual Basic Health and Safety
- There Are 8 New Staff Working at the Center13A.16.03.06A(1)
There are 8 new staff working at the center. The OCC was not given a 1203 with hire dates, proof of age, or notarized releases of information. The OCC did receive criminal background check results for 5 out of the 8 staff. Please ensure that documentation is sent to the OCC and the staff are cleared
- There Are Several Staff Who Are No Longer Employed with the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
There are several staff who are no longer employed with the center, including the previous director, who left in June 2025. Please ensure that a 1203 form is submitted as required when staff leave employment.
- The Director Is Using Rooms for Aftercare That Have Not Yet Been Approved by the OCC13A.16.03.07A
The director is using rooms for Aftercare that have not yet been approved by the OCC. The approval of the rooms is pending receipt of clearance documentation for new hires. Please submit information for the new employees so that the rooms can be approved and the license can be updated.
- The Side Playground That Is Closest to the Road Has a Gate with a Gap in It13A.16.05.12A
The side playground that is closest to the road has a gate with a gap in it. The gate can be pushed open, despite a latch and a rod that goes into the ground. This can be an escape hazard. Please ensure that the gate is secured and the gap is fixed.
- There Are Several Staff Who Do Not Have Evidence of a Center Orientation Checklist13A.16.06.02
There are several staff who do not have evidence of a center orientation checklist. Please ensure that the checklist is reviewed with all staff and a copy is in their employee files.
- There Are Three New Hires Who Do Not Have a Medical Evaluation in Their Employee File13A.16.06.04A(1)
There are three new hires who do not have a medical evaluation in their employee file. Please ensure that all staff have a medical evaluation upon employment, that there is a copy in the file, and it is updated every 5 years.
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