Bar-T at Great Seneca Creek 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Sep 5, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical7 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7) and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 5, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- An Employee Is Missing Proof of Compliance with the Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Criminal Background Check.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- A Childcare Teacher Was Missing Their Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.10A
- An Aide Was Missing Their Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.12A(3)
Sep 6, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A New Employee Release of Information Has Not Been Submitted in a Timely Manner.13A.16.02.03C(3)(a)
- An Employee Was Missing Their Required Medical Evaluation.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- An Aide Was Missing Their Basic Health Safety Training That Was Due Within 90 Days of Their Employment.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- An Aide Was Missing 1.5 Hours of Their 6 Hours of Continued Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Director Did Not Show Evidence of 12 Hours of Continued Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)