Bethel Day Care
NORTH EARLTON ROAD EXTEND, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (11) and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20269 Findings9 Important
- LS Observed 20 Emergency Cards That Were Incomplete or Had Not Been Updated in at Least a Year.13A.16.03.04C
- Ls Discussed That the Professional Development Plan Should Only Include Training Hours for the Current Year13A.16.06.05C(2)
Ls discussed that the Professional Development Plan should only include training hours for the current year. A new PDP must be completed for each year of training.
- The 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Had Not Been Completed at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- Ls Discussed That the Professional Development Plan Should Only Include Training Hours for the Current Year13A.16.06.09C
Ls discussed that the Professional Development Plan should only include training hours for the current year. A new PDP must be completed for each year of training.The 2025 Basic Health and Safety update had not been completed at the time of the inspection.
- Ls Discussed That the Professional Development Plan Should Only Include Training Hours for the Current Year13A.16.06.10C(2)
Ls discussed that the Professional Development Plan should only include training hours for the current year. A new PDP must be completed for each year of training.
- The 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training Had Not Been Completed at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.06.10C(3)
- LS Observed One Aide That Needed to Complete 6 Hours13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Ls Discussed That the Professional Development Plan Should Only Include Training Hours for the Current Year13A.16.06.12B(2)
Ls discussed that the Professional Development Plan should only include training hours for the current year. A new PDP must be completed for each year of training.
- The 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Had Not Been Completed at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.06.12B(3)
Feb 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Two Children Were Missing an Emergency at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed One Child Who Was Missing a Completed Health Inventory. Another Child Was Missing Page 1 of the Health Inventory.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Apr 15, 20243 Findings3 Important
- There Was No Professional Development Plan for the Directors Training.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- There Was No Basic Health and Safety Update for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- There Was No Professional Development Plan Completed and No Basic Health and Safety Inspection.13A.16.06.09C
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