Bar-T Kids Club at Poolesville
W WILLARD RD, POOLESVILLE, MD 20837Childery 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
- 64
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Two Emergency Forms Needing an Annual Update by the Parent13A.16.03.04C
LS observed two emergency forms needing an annual update by the parent. LS observed four emergency forms needing physician information. LS observed one emergency form needing daily pickup information. LS observed one emergency form needing parent signature and date.
May 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Facility Will Submit Delete Form for One Staff Member Who Ended Employment in January.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Did Not Observe Aide Orientation Training for One Aide.13A.16.06.12C
Mar 12, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Facility Will Need to Submit a Current Personnel List.13A.16.03.05A
- Facility Did Not Have a File Present with Documentation for One Staff and Another Staff Member Did Not Have a Medical in the File.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Received a Notarized Release of Information on March 5, 2023 for an Aide That Began Employment in December 2023.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Received a Notarized Release of Information on March 5, 2023 for an Aide That Began Employment in December 202313A.16.03.06B
LS received a notarized release of information on March 5, 2023 for an aide that began employment in December 2023. Facility is reminded that all staff must be cleared by the office to be assigned to or have access to groups of children.
- Documentation for Two Staff Medicals Was Not Present During the Inspection.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- LS Reviewed Continued Training for 3 of the 4 Aides in the Facility13A.16.06.11C(1)
LS reviewed continued training for 3 of the 4 aides in the facility. One aide did not have documented trainings to review. LS reminded facility that all aides need 6 hours of training per year based on the hire dates.
- LS Received a Notarized Release of Information on March 5, 2023 for an Aide That Began Employment in December 202313A.16.07.06A
LS received a notarized release of information on March 5, 2023 for an aide that began employment in December 2023. Facility is reminded that all staff must be cleared by the office to be assigned to or have access to groups of children.
- LS Observed a Bucket of Paint Propping the Bathroom Door Open13A.16.10.04A
LS observed a bucket of paint propping the bathroom door open. Facility removed paint at the time of inspection and put it in a place inaccessible to the children.
- The Facility Had 5 Medications Present That Were Either Missing Medication Forms or Had Incomplete Medication Forms.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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