Caliday Before and After Care of Sandymount Elementary School
OLD WESTMINSTER PIKE, FINKSBURG, MD 21048Childery 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
- 45
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20265 Findings5 Important
- A Child Was in Care Without a Medical and Parents Portion of Health Inventory and a Lead Screening13A.16.03.02A
A child was in care without a medical and parents portion of health inventory and a lead screening. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- A Child Was Enrolled in the Program and Had No Emergency Contact on His Emergency Card.13A.16.03.04C
A child was enrolled in the program and had no emergency contact on his emergency card.. Please correct immediately and submit copies of corrections.
- The Staffing Pattern Had a Staff Member Who Is No Longer Employed at the Center13A.16.03.05B
The staffing pattern had a staff member who is no longer employed at the center. Also, a staffing pattern had a school age teacher on the staffing pattern that occasionally works at the program. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- The Program Had a Substitute Log That Began in April 202613A.16.03.05E
The program had a substitute log that began in April 2026. There were no records before April 2026. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- The Program Had One Qualified Teacher, an Aide, and a Substitute at Time of Inspection13A.16.08.02B
The program had one qualified teacher, an aide, and a substitute at time of inspection. The second school age teacher only occasionally works at the program. She is on the staffing pattern as the second school age teacher.
Jan 2, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Staffing Pattern Was Not Current. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Current Staffing Pattern to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.03.05B
- Two Aides Were Left Alone with Eight Children in the After School Program. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- The Program Did Not Have a Qualified School Age Teacher on Site at Time of Inspection13A.16.08.02B
The program did not have a qualified school age teacher on site at time of inspection. Two aides were responsible for eight children. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child care.
Sep 20, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Two Children Did Not Have Authorized Pick Up Information on Emergency Cards13A.16.03.04C
Two children did not have authorized pick up information on emergency cards. Another child was missing authorized pick and doctors information on emergency card. Please correct immediately and submit copies of emergency cards to OCC.
- The Program Has 5 Individuals Associated with the Program That Are No Longer Working with the Program13A.16.03.06A(2)
The program has 5 individuals associated with the program that are no longer working with the program. Please submit a personnel form deleting individuals within 48 hours.
- A Staff Member Was on Site That Has Not Been Cleared by the Office of Child Care13A.16.07.06A
A staff member was on site that has not been cleared by the Office of Child Care. Staff member was removed from the program until she is cleared by the Office of Child Care.
- A Staff Member Was on Site That Has Not Been Cleared by the Office of Child Care13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
A staff member was on site that has not been cleared by the Office of Child Care. Staff member was removed from the program until she is cleared by the Office of Child Care.
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