Bar-T at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 60
- 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
4 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Jan 16, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20264 Findings4 Important
- The Center Did Not Have an Appropriately Qualified Staff Member Present Throughout a School Activity.13A.16.07.06E(1)
- An Operator Did Not Provide Adequate Supervision by Individuals Qualified to Provide Appropriate Care at All Times.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- The Center Did Not Have a Group of Children Supervised by an Individual Who Met School-age Teacher Requirements.13A.16.08.02A
- The Operator Confirmed Two Aides, Were in Change of the Group in the Gym When the Reportable Incident Happened.13A.16.08.02B
Jan 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Employee Has Not Obtained Their Medical Evaluation as Required.13A.16.06.04A(1)
Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A School-Age Teacher Was Missing 6.5 Hours of Their 12 Hours of Continued Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.10C(1)
Jan 11, 20247 Findings7 Important
- The Operator Did Not Report Within 5 Working Days of Two New Employees with Required Documentation to OCC.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- The Operator Did Not Report Within 5 Working Days the Ending of Employment for Two Employees.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- The Operator Did Not Show Evidence of Medical Evaluations for Two Employees.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- The Director Did Not Provide Evidence of 9 Hours of Continued Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- One School-age Teacher Was Missing 6 of Their 12 Hours of Continued Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- Two Aides Were Missing the Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- Two Aides Were Missing Their 6 Hours of Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)