Benfield Elementary School Age Child Care
LYNWOOD DRIVE, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146Childery 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
- Recognized by Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20266 Findings6 Important
- 7 of the 8 Files Reviewed Had Out Dated Emergency Cards That Were Dated 202413A.16.03.04C
7 of the 8 files reviewed had out dated emergency cards that were dated 2024. Program needs to go through all children's files and ensure that current emergency cards are in all files.
- 32 Children Were in Care by 3 Aides13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
32 children were in care by 3 aides. No qualified Teacher or Director was not on site. 2 teachers and an aide or a teacher, a director, and an aide were required. No substitute log was completed to have an aide substitute for one of the required Teachers. Substitute log had not been completed since
- Staff Member That Stated She Was in Charge Is Qualified as an Aide and 32 Children Were Being Supervised by 3 Aides13A.16.08.02A
- 32 Children Were in Care at Arrival of LS Supervisor with 3 Aides. No Teacher or Director Was Present, No Substitute Log Was Completed.13A.16.08.02B
- No Qualified Teacher Was Supervising the Children at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.08.02D(1)
no qualified teacher was supervising the children at the time of the inspection. 3 Aides with 32 children. Staff member stating she was in charge is currently qualified as an Aide.
- 32 Children Were in Attendance with 3 Aides. 2 Teachers and an Aide or 1 Teacher, a Director, and an Aide Are Required.13A.16.08.03A
Sep 19, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Multiple Children Are Missing Lead and Incomplete Emergency Cards.13A.16.03.04C
- No Documentation on Site at Time of Inspection for the Substitute.13A.16.03.05D(1)
- At Time of Inspection, the Substitute Log Was Not Updated.13A.16.03.05E
- During the Time of Inspection Paperwork Was Missing for Multiple Staff13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Both Sinks in the Childcare Area Do Not Properly Drain.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Substitute Present at Time of Inspection Was Unreported Staff.13A.16.06.13E
- Unreported Staff in Charge of Groups.13A.16.07.06A
- Unreported Staff in Charge of Groups.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
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