Cape Saint Claire Elementary School Age Child Care
BLUE RIDGE DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409Childery 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
- Recognized by Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed No Hot Water in the Girls and Boys Bathrooms.13A.16.05.07A
- LS Observed a Large Accumulation of Dust in the Overhead Vents in the Girls and Boys Bathrooms.13A.16.05.08B
- LS Observed an Overhead Door to Water Supply Hanging Down- Open.13A.16.10.04A
Dec 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- On October 29, 2024, LS Attempted to Conduct an Unannounced Inspection and Was Denied Access to the Facility by a Staff Person.13A.16.17.02A
Nov 28, 20232 Findings2 Important
- DD Needs a Medical Form in Their Staff File. RJ Needs Question #4 of Medical Form Corrected by Physician. Please Submit Corrections to LS.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed One Ceiling Tile in the Gym That Had a Large Brown Spot on It.13A.16.05.11A
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