Bar T at Spark Matsunaga Elementary School
BROMFIELD RD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- 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
1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Apr 11, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 5, 20247 Findings7 Important
- The Operator Did Not Report Within 5 Working Days the Ending of Employment to the OCC .13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Two Employees Have Not Obtained Medical Evaluations as Required by the OCC.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- An Employee Medical Evaluation Did Not Verify Pending Results From Tuberculosis Test.13A.16.06.04A(2)
- An Employee Medical Evaluation Was Not Updated as Required Within the Five Year Timeframe.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- The Director Was Missing 6 of Their 12 Hours of Training Required for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- One CCT Was Missing 5 Hours of Their 12 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- Two Employees Were Missing the Approved BHS Training Required Within 90 Days of Employment.13A.16.06.12A(3)
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