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Blue Heron Elementary Before and After School Enrichment

EAGLEHEAD DRIVE, NEW MARKET, MD 21774Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
30
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 8 Findings
Most recent: May 14, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Medication Administration (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. May 14, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • LS Observed 1.5 Hours of Continued Training for Previous Full Year for One Aide. Not Documented on Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.12B(1)
    • LS Did Not Observe a Completed Professional Development Plan for One Aide.13A.16.06.12B(2)
    • LS Observed an Emergency Form for One Child Stating the Child Has Asthma and Requires Medication13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      LS observed an emergency form for one child stating the child has asthma and requires medication. Emergency form not reviewed by physician. Comments state "See asthma medication authorization form" but the child does not have one.

  2. Jun 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • LS Observed One Emergency Card Needing Physician Information13A.16.03.04C

      LS observed one emergency card needing physician information. LS observed two emergency cards needing parent date and signature, emergency contact information.

    • LS Did Not Observe Part 1 or 2 of Health Inventory for One Child in Care.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • LS Observed Medication for One Child That Has Expired. Facility Will Obtain New Medication or Evidence of Medication Being Discarded.13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
  3. Apr 29, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • LS Interviewed a Staff Member Regarding Mandated Reporting Requirements. Staff Was Unclear About the Reporting Requirement.13A.16.07.02A(1)
    • The Aide Was Hired in February 2023. No Documentation Is on File for Either the Ade Orientation or the 90 Hour SA Coursework.13A.16.06.12C

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