Bar -T @ Ritchie Park 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
- 112
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Inspected Facilities First Aid Kit and Noted That a Working Flashlight and Safety Pins Were Missing13A.16.10.02E
Licensing Specialist inspected facilities first aid kit and noted that a working flashlight and safety pins were missing. Facility is asked to get the missing items and add them to the kit and submit photographic evidence via email.
Oct 27, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialists Observed an EpiPen Without a Child's Name or Prescription on It13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
Licensing Specialists observed an EpiPen without a child's name or prescription on it. Facility is asked to get a copy of the prescription and submit photographic evidence via email. Licensing Specialists also saw five children files indicating they need medication and there was no medication for th
- Licensing Specialists Observed Three Children Files Who Had Incomplete Emergency Cards or Health Inventories13A.16.03.04A
Licensing Specialists observed three children files who had incomplete emergency cards or health inventories. Facility is asked to submit photographic evidence of corrections via email.
- Licensing Specialists Observed a Child File with Only One Indicated Lead Test13A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialists observed a child file with only one indicated lead test, facility is asked to submit proof once child gets second lead test.
- Licensing Specialists Observed Five Children Files Who Indicated Medication Was Needed but There Was No Medication13A.16.03.04I(3)
Licensing Specialists observed five children files who indicated medication was needed but there was no medication. Facility is asked to submit photographic evidence of corrections via email.