Atholton Elementary SAS
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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
- 45
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Medication Administration (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- One Staff Member Has a Medical on File That Is Over 5 Years. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- One Child Has a Medication on File That Did Not Have a Medication Authorization Form.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
May 16, 20253 Findings3 Important
- OCC Received a Complaint That a Child in Care Was Given a Food Product That Contained Ingredients in Which the Child Is…13A.16.07.06A
OCC received a complaint that a child in care was given a food product that contained ingredients in which the child is allergic to. The child's allergy was known to the program.
- OCC Received a Complaint That a Child in Care Was Given a Food Product That Contained Ingredients in Which the Child Is…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
OCC received a complaint that a child in care was given a food product that contained ingredients in which the child is allergic to. The child's allergy was known to the program.
- OCC Received a Complaint That a Child in Care Was Given a Food Product That Contained Ingredients in Which the Child Is…13A.16.12.02A
OCC received a complaint that a child in care was given a food product that contained ingredients in which the child is allergic to. The child's allergy was known to the program through documents provided by the parent as well as the medication administration form provided by the parent and signed b
Sep 18, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- One Staff File Did Not Have Evidence of Fingerprinting or an OCC Medical Available for Review During This Inspection13A.16.03.05C
One staff file did not have evidence of fingerprinting or an OCC medical available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC.