Barstow Elementary Before and After School Program
JW WILLIAMS ROAD, PRINCE FREDERICK, MD 20678Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Third Staff Member at This Site Was Moved to a Different Site at the Beginning of the School Year and There Has…13A.16.03.05E
The third staff member at this site was moved to a different site at the beginning of the school year and there has been a substitute in place. Today, the substitute was a child care teacher from the Plum Point Elementary BASP site. The substitute at this site was not recorded on the substitute re
Oct 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
- There Were Two Emergency Forms That Need Emergency Contacts Added13A.16.03.04C
There were two emergency forms that need emergency contacts added. Please have parents add this information to the forms and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- The Director Stated She Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update in November 2023, but Cannot Locate…13A.16.06.05C(3)
The Director stated she completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety annual update in November 2023, but cannot locate the certificate. If certificate is located, please send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. If the certificate cannot be located, please complete the 2024 update and send the certif
- There Is One Box of Zyrtec Present in the Medication Box for a Child with an Allergy13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
There is one box of Zyrtec present in the medication box for a child with an allergy. There is a current medication form signed by the health care provider and parent for the Epi Pen that is also present in the box, but the medication authorization form for the Zyrtec was for last school year and i
Oct 16, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Staffing Pattern Was Not Posted Today During Inspection13A.16.03.05B
Staffing pattern was not posted today during inspection. SP, School age teacher, has returned to the school in the AM, so staffing pattern will need to be updated as well. Please update and post staffing pattern and send copy to Licensing Specialist.
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