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Deer Crossing Elementary School Before and After School Enrichment

FINN DRIVE, NEW MARKET, MD 21774Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
30
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Apr 23, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical11 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Apr 23, 20266 Findings6 Important
    • LS Observed a Staffing Pattern Posted That Does Not Reflect Current Staffing.13A.16.03.05B
    • One Staff Member Listed Has Not Been Employed for This School Year. Facility Must Send a Delete Form for One Aide.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Previous Full Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
    • LS Did Not Observe a Completed Professional Development Plan for the Previous Full Year.13A.16.06.05C(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Completed Basic Health and Safety Certificates for Two Aides.13A.16.06.12A(3)
    • LS Did Not Observe Aide Orientation Training Certificates for Two Aides.13A.16.06.12C
  2. Jun 6, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • LS Observed One Emergency Form Needing an Annual Update13A.16.03.04C

      LS observed one emergency form needing an annual update. LS observed one emergency form needing physician information. LS observed one emergency form needing daily authorized pickup information.

    • LS Did Not Observe Part 1 of Health Inventory for One Child in Care.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • LS Observed a Medical Report for One Staff Member Older Than 5 Years.13A.16.06.04A(4)
    • LS Did Not Observed Documented Emergency/disaster Drills for This School Year13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)

      LS did not observed documented emergency/disaster drills for this school year. LS did not observe documented fire drills for 4 months (January, February, April or May).

    • LS Observed One Current Asthma Action Plan/medication Form Not Signed by the Parent13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      LS observed one current asthma action plan/medication form not signed by the parent. The child does not have medication on site. Facility will obtain evidence that the child does not need medication.

  3. May 9, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • LS Interviewed Staff. Staff Unaware of the Requirement of a Mandated Reporter.13A.16.07.02A(1)

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