Charlotte's Nexus At HCC
ROBINWOOD DRIVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20265 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Two Staff Confirmed That at Least One Child Was Left Unattended in the Bathroom.13A.16.07.06A
- The Incident of an Unattended Child Was Not Reported to CPS as Required.13A.16.07.02A(1)
- Two Staff Confirmed That at Least One Child Was Left Alone in the Bathroom.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Staff Confirmed That on at Least One Occasion Room 3 Was Briefly Out of Ratio When a Staff Person Left the Room.13A.16.08.03C(2)
- Staff Confirmed That at Least on One Occasion There Were Over 20 Children in the Classroom.13A.16.08.03D(2)(a)
Feb 13, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Staffing Pattern Posted in Room 1 - Infants Is Not Correct13A.16.03.05B
Staffing Pattern Posted in Room 1 - Infants is not correct. Staffing Pattern provided for Room 5 Opening/closing is not correct. Center to post correct staffing patterns and provide copies to OCC
- Center Reports That 2 Staff No Longer Work for Them13A.16.03.06A(2)
Center reports that 2 staff no longer work for them. One left a month ago and one left 2 weeks ago. Neither were reported to the OCC. Center to send updated personnel sheet to OCC.
- Center Had Infants in a Group of Children with No Qualified Teacher at the Beginning of the Day13A.16.08.02B
Center had infants in a group of children with no qualified teacher at the beginning of the day. Center to provide proof that a qualified teacher has been assigned to the group.
- At the Beginning of the Day13A.16.08.03D(1)
At the beginning of the day, on at least 3 occasions the center had 4 infants, in care with 4 to 6 additional preschool aged children, with only one staff member, exceeding the maximum group size and lacking the appropriate number of staff. Center to show written correction to prevent this from oc
Dec 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Child Care Teacher in the Infant Room Failed to Keep the Child Secure by Fastening the Straps on the Diaper…13A.16.07.06A
The Child Care Teacher in the infant room failed to keep the child secure by fastening the straps on the diaper changing table while changing the child's diaper.
- The Child Care Teacher During Diapering Failed to Remain with the Child While the Child Was on the Changing Table And…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The Child Care Teacher during diapering failed to remain with the child while the child was on the changing table and stepped about 3 feet away to retrieve more diapers.
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