Emmanuel United Methodist Preschool
SCAGGSVILLE ROAD, LAUREL, MD 20723Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 136
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20265 Findings5 Important
- LS Received a Personnel List with a Staff That Was Unknown to OCC Listed on It During the Inspection LS Asked When Was…13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS received a personnel list with a staff that was unknown to OCC listed on it during the inspection LS asked when was this staff added to the list and the director explained that this staff had been here since she started in July being used only as a substitute and she did not know that this staff
- The Center Added a New Employee to the Center in March Without Notifying the Office of Childcare No Qualifying…13A.16.03.06B
The center added a new employee to the center in March without notifying the Office of Childcare no qualifying documentation had been sent to the office for this employee.
- LS Observed Items in a Closet That Did Not Have a Child Safety Lock on It That Had Potentially Harmful Items in It13A.16.10.04A
LS observed items in a closet that did not have a child safety lock on it that had potentially harmful items in it. The director was unsure if that closet remained locked with a key, although she did try her keys to see if she could lock it during the inspection she was unsuccessful at the time.
- LS Observed Food That Was Previously Opened and Resealed Using Tape Only with No Date in the Cabinet13A.16.12.04A(1)
LS observed food that was previously opened and resealed using tape only with no date in the cabinet. LS explained to the director that all food should be stored in a resealable container labeled with the name of the food and the date it was opened. The director will dispose of the open food.
- LS Observed Opened Food That Was Only Sealed with Tape and Not Dated.13A.16.12.04E
Dec 11, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- LS Observed Microban 24 Hour Sanitizing Spray in the Woman's/girls Bathroom Accessible to Children13A.16.10.04A
LS observed Microban 24 Hour Sanitizing Spray in the woman's/girls bathroom accessible to children. Also LS observed medication visible to children in a staff members purse that was located on the floor in the classroom. Both were corrected immediately during the inspection.
- LS Did Not Observe Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Kit. Correct by December 20, 2023.13A.16.10.02E
- LS Observed Several Lunch Boxes That Had Perishable Food Items in Them That Were Not Refrigerated.13A.16.12.04F(3)
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