Deale Elementary SACC Program
MASON BEACH ROAD, DEALE, MD 20751Childery 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
- 30
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Children's Emergency Information Forms That Did Not Include the Child's…13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed several children's emergency information forms that did not include the child's Physician's information. Facility needs to submit a letter of corrections that all children's emergency cards have been updated to include each child's Physician's Information.
Apr 4, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Written Record of Dates and Times for Emergency Disaster Plan Drills for This School…13A.16.03.03B(4)
Licensing Specialist observed no written record of dates and times for emergency disaster plan drills for this school year. Facility needs to conduct emergency drills twice yearly (recommended in fall and spring). Facility to submit copy of conducted emergency drills as correction.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Children's Files That Did Not Have Written Agreements13A.16.03.03D
Licensing Specialist observed several children's files that did not have written agreements. Facility to check all files to insure that written agreements with parent's have been obtained and included in children's records. Facility to submit written statement that correction has been made.
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Enrolled That Facility Had No Records or File For13A.16.03.04B(1)
Licensing Specialist observed one child enrolled that facility had no records or file for. Facility to submit written statement that child's file has been located or a new file needs to be completed. Facility to submit written statement of how correction was made along with a picture or copies of th
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Staffing Pattern Posted at the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.05B
Licensing Specialist observed no staffing pattern posted at the time of inspection. Director found an outdated copy hidden behind other paperwork. The facility needs to post a current staffing pattern in a conspicuous space.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children and Staff Using Computer Lab13A.16.03.07A
Licensing Specialist observed children and staff using computer lab, which is not an approved room listed on facility's license at the time of Licensing Specialist's arrival. A sign was also posted on the main SACC entrance door stating that the SACC program was in the computer lab. Facility must us
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Few Months Where Fire Evacuation Drills Were Not Conducted And/or Recorded13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Licensing Specialist observed a few months where fire evacuation drills were not conducted and/or recorded. Facility to submit a written statement about their understanding of when fire and emergency drills are to be conducted and recorded.
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