Bushy Park Extended Recreation Program
CARRS MILL ROAD, GLENWOOD, MD 21738Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed the Facility's First Aid Kit. The Kit Is Missing Paper Towels and a Trauma Pad/ Sanitary Napkin.13A.16.10.02E
- LS Observed a Bin of Expired Single Serve Goldfish Crackers in the Snack Cabinet of the Facility.13A.16.12.04I
Apr 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Facility Self Reported That Staff Member Had Grabbed a 5th Grader by the Arm.13A.16.07.03A(1)
- A Staff Member Left a Group of 23 Children with 1 Staff Member13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A staff member left a group of 23 children with 1 staff member. The staff child ratio was exceeded, preventing the staff from providing adequate supervision. A staff member did not meet the needs of a child when grabbing the child by the arm to redirect the child.
- Staff Member Exited Child Care Area with a Student, Leaving Another Staff Member to Supervise 23 Children by Themselves.13A.16.08.03A
Sep 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 7 Emergency Cards Needing the Doctor's Name , Address and Phone Number - Update and Notify OCC13A.16.03.04C
- OCC Did Not Get Notification That 1 New Staff Has Begun Working at This Site - Send Notarized Release of Information to Add Staff13A.16.03.06A(1)
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