Caliday Before and After Care of William S James
LAURENTUM PARKWAY, ABINGDON, MD 21009Childery 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
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 22, 20234 Findings4 Important
- The Two Emergency Information Forms That the Licensing Specialist Reviewed Were Missing Parents Work Telephone…13A.16.03.04C
The two Emergency Information forms that the licensing specialist reviewed were missing parents work telephone number and the source of health care name and telephone number.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Staffing Pattern with Two Staff Names on It; However13A.16.03.05B
Licensing specialist observed a staffing pattern with two staff names on it; however, staff present named other people who work with the before school and after school sessions.
- Director, Armand Informed Licensing Specialist That He Was Out Sick Last Week13A.16.03.05E
Director, Armand informed licensing specialist that he was out sick last week. The substitute form that was provided to the licensing specialist was blank, there were no names of substitutes. Aide in the program who was interviewed informed licensing specialist of other staff who were absent and a
- Children Were Served a Snack and Licensing Specialist Saw No One Wash Their Hands Prior to the Serving of the Food and Eating.13A.16.11.03B
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