Bar-T at Clopper Mill
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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20258 Findings8 Important
- The Operator Did Not Have the License Posted .13A.16.02.01E
- The Center Did Not Have Staffing Patterns Posted.13A.16.03.05B
- The Operator Did Not Notify the OCC of New Employee That Began Working in November 202413A.16.03.06A(1)
The operator did not notify the OCC of new employee that began working in November 2024. The operator failed to provide all required documentation for two employees.
- One Employee Was Missing Medical Evaluations .13A.16.06.04A(1)
- A Teacher Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment.13A.16.06.10A
- One Aide Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- An Aide Did Not Complete Their 6 Hours of Continued Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- An Aide Did Not Complete Their Aide Orientation Within 6 Months of Their Employment.13A.16.06.12C
Jan 30, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Emergency Forms That Were Not Updated Annually as Required.13A.16.03.04C
- The Operator Did Not Report a New Employee That Began Around September 202313A.16.03.06A(1)
The operator did not report a new employee that began around September 2023. The OCC has not receive all required documents for this employee.
- The Operator Did Not Report the Ending of an Employee Within 5 Working Days as Required.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- One Aide Was Missing 6 Hours of Required Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Emergency Form for a Child That the Doctor Indicated Medicine (PRN) for the Child13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Licensing Specialist observed an emergency form for a child that the doctor indicated medicine (PRN) for the child. The school did not have the medicine or have the appropriate medication authorization forms as required.