Calvary's Kids Learning Center
NATIONAL PIKE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Television Was on in the Infant Toddler Classroom at the Start of the Inspection13A.16.09.01C(3)
A television was on in the infant toddler classroom at the start of the inspection. The facility was reminded that children under two years of age should not be viewing television. The director turned the television off after the regulation was reviewed.
Feb 17, 20264 Findings4 Important
- The Classrooms Did Not Have Staffing Patterns Posted13A.16.03.05B
The classrooms did not have staffing patterns posted. The facility will need to submit verification of the completed staffing patterns to OCC.
- One Staff Member Was Recently Hired on 2/6/202613A.16.03.05C
One staff member was recently hired on 2/6/2026, and OCC did not receive this staff member's notarized release of information until 2/17/2026. The facility will also need to submit medical evaluations to OCC for two staff members.
- The Facility Hired a New Staff Member on 2/6/202613A.16.03.06A(1)
The facility hired a new staff member on 2/6/2026, but OCC did not receive the notarized release of information form until the inspection on 2/17/2026. The facility is reminded any new staff members are not permitted to work with children until OCC has received all background clearances and OCC has
- Two Staff Members Will Need Completed Medical and TB Forms13A.16.06.04A(1)
Two staff members will need completed medical and TB forms. The facility is to submit verification of the completed medical and TB forms to OCC.
Jun 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- One Child Is in Need of a Lead Screening. Facility Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Lead Screening to OCC.13A.16.03.04E
- The Staffing Patterns Posted Need Updated with the Newly Hired Staff13A.16.03.05B
The staffing patterns posted need updated with the newly hired staff. Director updated the staffing patterns prior to the inspection ending today.
- Five Staff Are in Need of Completed Medical Forms. Facility Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Medicals to OCC.13A.16.03.05C
Aug 16, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Seven Children Are Missing the Lead Screening. Director to Send Proof of Correction to OCC by August 31, 2023.13A.16.03.04E
- One Ceiling Tile in the Main Room Area 1 Had Some Staining/water Damage13A.16.05.01A(1)
One ceiling tile in the Main Room Area 1 had some staining/water damage. Director is to send proof correction of repair to OCC by August 31, 2023.
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