Bar T @ Kensington Parkwood
SAUL RD, KENSINGTON, MD 20895Childery 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 251
- 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 Children's Records & Files (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Children's' Files and Found Several That Had Incomplete Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist reviewed children's' files and found several that had incomplete emergency forms. Facility is asked to get them corrected and submit photographic evidence via email.
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Children's Files and Found One That Was Missing a Health Inventory13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Licensing Specialist reviewed children's files and found one that was missing a health inventory. Facility is asked to have the parent fill it out and submit photographic evidence via email.
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Children's Files and Found One That Was Missing the Part II Health Inventory by The…13A.16.03.04D(3)
Licensing Specialist reviewed children's files and found one that was missing the part II health inventory by the physician. Facility is asked to get that corrected and submit photographic evidence via email.
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Reminded Facility That an Aide in a Child Care Center Shall According to the Individual's Professional Development…13A.16.06.12B(1)
LS reminded facility that an aide in a child care center shall according to the individual's professional development plan, complete approved continued training, at the rate of at least 6 clock hours per full year of employment as a child care aide, that consists of a: minimum of 3 clock hours of kn
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