Caliday Before and After Care of Linton Springs Elementary School
RONSDALE ROAD, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Child Was in Care Without a Medical. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.03.02A
Apr 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Teacher Did Not Have Training for Her Full of Employment 2.2024 to 1.202513A.16.06.10C(1)
A teacher did not have training for her full of employment 2.2024 to 1.2025. Please correct immediately and submit copies of training certificate.
Mar 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Program Is Licensed for 45 Children at Time of Inspection the Program Had 46 Children13A.16.04.01B
The program is licensed for 45 children at time of inspection the program had 46 children. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child care.
- The Program Had 1 School Age Teacher and 4 Aides with 46 Children. Please Submit a Correction Plan to OCC Immediately.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- The Program Had One School Age Teacher and Four Aides with 46 Children. Please Submit a Correction Plan to OCC Immediately.13A.16.08.02B
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