Caliday Before and After Care of Hillcrest
Data last updated · May 2026
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
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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 25, 202514 Findings14 Important
- The Last Fire Inspection the Program Can Show as Completed Was in 2023. A Current Fire Inspection Must Be Completed.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- There Was Only One Emergency and Disaster Drill Completed13A.16.03.03B(4)
There was only one emergency and disaster drill completed. While on site, the program completed the second drill for the licensing specialist to observe.
- There Are 3 Children Who's Emergency Cards Need to Be Updated and 3 Children Who Need the Physician Information Listed…13A.16.03.04C
There are 3 children who's emergency cards need to be updated and 3 children who need the physician information listed on the emergency card.
- One Child Does Not Have Immunization Records on Site.13A.16.03.04G
- There Are 6 Staff Members Who Do Not Have Their Professional Development in Their Files Showing Their Trainings, There…13A.16.03.05C
There are 6 staff members who do not have their professional development in their files showing their trainings, there are 4 staff who are missing their MD prints in the file, 4 staff are missing the FBI prints in the file, 1 staff member is missing their medical, 3 staff are missing orientation to
- There Is One Substitute Who Do Not Have Files on Site.13A.16.03.05D(1)
- There Are 3 Staff Members Who Do Not Have Orientation to COMAR in Their File to Show It Has Been Completed13A.16.06.02
There are 3 staff members who do not have orientation to COMAR in their file to show it has been completed. 1 substitute doesn't have a file on site so the Orientation is missing also.
- One Staff Member Was Missing Their Medical on Site13A.16.06.04A(1)
One staff member was missing their medical on site. While on site, the medical was sent to the director and reviewed by the specialist for correction.
- One Staff Member Was Missing Their Medical on Site13A.16.06.04A(2)
One staff member was missing their medical on site. While on site, the medical was sent to the director and reviewed by the specialist for correction.
- One Staff Member Was Missing Their Medical on Site13A.16.06.04A(3)
One staff member was missing their medical on site. While on site, the medical was sent to the director and reviewed by the specialist for correction.
- One Staff Member Was Missing Their Medical on Site13A.16.06.04A(4)
One staff member was missing their medical on site. While on site, the medical was sent to the director and reviewed by the specialist for correction.
- One Staff Member Was Missing Their Medical on Site13A.16.06.04B
One staff member was missing their medical on site. While on site, the medical was sent to the director and reviewed by the specialist for correction.
- The Director Had All Trainings Completed, but There Was Not a Professional Development Plan Completed.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- The Teachers Did Not Have Professional Development Plans Completed or on Site.13A.16.06.10C(2)