Central Elementary School Age Child Care
STEPNEY LANE, EDGEWATER, MD 21037Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 75
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 1, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Received Documents to Add One Staff Member on 02/01/2024, Staff Member Began Employment 08/28/202313A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist received documents to add one staff member on 02/01/2024, staff member began employment 08/28/2023. Licensing Specialist has not received additional documentation for other staff members who are listed on the personnel list. Licensing Specialist observed one staff member on site
- Licensing Specialist Observed Forty-nine Children in the Cafeteria at the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.07A
Licensing Specialist observed forty-nine children in the cafeteria at the time of inspection. Cafeteria is only approved for forty-five children. The cafeteria was measured today for a potential capacity of eighty-seven children. Facility shall submit a change of facilities form to use the cafeteria
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of Basic Health and Safety Training for Six Aides Who Began Employment More…13A.16.06.12A(3)
Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of Basic Health and Safety training for six Aides who began employment more than 90 Days ago. Facility shall ensure that all Aides complete the training and submit training certificate to Licensing Specialist.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Emergency Escape Route Posted in the Gym at the Time of Inspection13A.16.10.01A(4)
Licensing Specialist observed no emergency escape route posted in the Gym at the time of inspection. Licensing Specialist discussed with Director methods to ensure that an emergency escape route is posted prior to program opening daily. Facility shall submit photographic evidence of posted emergency
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