Edgewater Elementary School Age Child Care
WASHINGTON ROAD, EDGEWATER, MD 21037Childery 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
- 60
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Date for a Fire Drill Being Conducted in the Month of November 2025.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
- LS Did Not Observe a Thermometer in the Refrigerator.13A.16.12.04F(3)
Dec 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Reviewed Emergency Cards for All Enrolled Children and Noticed That About Half of the Children's Emergency Cards…13A.16.03.04C
LS reviewed emergency cards for all enrolled children and noticed that about half of the children's emergency cards were missing physician information and annual updates. LS also noticed that multiple children's emergency cards listed only out of state individuals as authorized person's for pickup i
- CH, VS, and JR Are Missing an OCC Medical Form From Their Staff Files.13A.16.03.05C
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