Black Belt Academy
TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD, DUNKIRK, MD 20754Childery 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
- 30
- 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 (6), Children's Records & Files (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20257 Findings7 Important
- There Is One Emergency Form for a Child Who Is Enrolled Who Needs Health Care Provider Added and Parent Signature Added13A.16.03.04C
There is one emergency form for a child who is enrolled who needs health care provider added and parent signature added. Please have parents update this form and add to child's file. Please send copy to LS.
- Three Children Did Not Have Part 2 of the Health Inventory Form in Their Files During the Inspection Today13A.16.03.04D(3)
Three children did not have Part 2 of the health inventory form in their files during the inspection today. Please obtain from parents and add to children's file. Please send copy to LS.
- There Are Four Children Who Meet the Birthdate Requirement for Blood Lead Testing Who Do Not Have Test Results in Their…13A.16.03.04E
There are four children who meet the birthdate requirement for blood lead testing who do not have test results in their files. Please obtain results for these children from parents and add to their files. Please send copies to LS.
- The Director Completed the Required 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training Late13A.16.06.05C(3)
The Director completed the required 2024 Basic health and safety update training late, but the training has been completed and this is corrected.
- Two School Age Teachers Completed the Required 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training Late13A.16.06.10C(3)
Two school age teachers completed the required 2024 Basic health and safety update training late, but the training has been completed and this is corrected.
- One Aide Completed the Required 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training Late13A.16.06.12B(3)
One aide completed the required 2024 Basic health and safety update training late, but the training has been completed and this is corrected.
- The Center Did Not Update the Emergency Disaster Plan Annually. Please Update the Emergency Disaster Plan and Send a Copy to LS.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- OCC Received Information From the Asst Director Reporting a Child Was Left13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
OCC received information from the Asst Director reporting a child was left, unsupervised, on a van when coming to the center after school. The van driver 'unloaded the van and walked the kids inside'. The van driver didn't realize the child didn't get out of the van. After approximately five minute
- Van driver-Aide and Asst Director's 1st Aid and CPR Expired in October13A.16.10.02C
Van driver-Aide and Asst Director's 1st Aid and CPR expired in October. The van driver transported a group of children today and Asst Director does transport, as well. When LS arrived at the facility, the Asst Director and a substitute were present. The substitute has current 1st Aid and CPR, so
Sep 17, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Was Not Able to See That Director Completed the Annual Basic Health and Safety Update Training for 202313A.16.06.05C(3)
LS was not able to see that Director completed the annual basic health and safety update training for 2023. Licensing Specialist will send the link to the training to the Director. Once completed, please send copy of training certificate to Licensing Specialist.
- LS Was Not Able to See That Two School Age Child Care Teachers Completed the Annual Basic Health and Safety Update…13A.16.06.10C(3)
LS was not able to see that two school age child care teachers completed the annual basic health and safety update training for 2023. Licensing Specialist will send the link to the training to the Director. Once completed, please send copy of training certificates to Licensing Specialist.
- LS Was Not Able to See That the Aide Completed the Annual Basic Health and Safety Update Training for 202313A.16.06.12B(3)
LS was not able to see that the Aide completed the annual basic health and safety update training for 2023. Licensing Specialist will send the link to the training to the Director. Once completed, please send copy of training certificate to Licensing Specialist.
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