Fitness Fun & Games at Dream Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Jun 2, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That Health Inventory Parts 1 and 2 Were Not Recorded on OCC Forms.13A.16.03.04A
- LS Observed That the Emergency Forms of Two Children Are Not Updated.13A.16.03.04C
Apr 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Program Did Not Notify OCC of Pending Charges for a Staff Member.13A.16.03.06E(1)
- A Staff Member Has a Current Pending Criminal Charge.13A.16.06.03A
Jun 13, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Was Not Able to Observe the Current Fire Permit.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- The Program Had No Staff Until 7:15am and There Were Children in Care.13A.16.08.01A(1)
- LS Observed One Child in Care with No Staff Until 7:15am.13A.16.08.03A