Georgetown Hill Early School
TURKEY FOOT RD, DARNESTOWN, MD 20878Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 Maryland Accreditation, Eco-Friendly Program.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 146
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jan 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed More Then 3 Staff Members Missing 12 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.09C
Oct 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- A Child Left Out of Room 8 by Themselves to Go Down the Hall13A.16.07.06A
A child left out of room 8 by themselves to go down the hall. The child was then brough back to their classroom by another teacher/parent. The teachers were not aware of the child leaving the room. Also a child in care was served yogurt. The school is aware that this child has a dairy restriction a
- A Child Left Room 8 by Themselves to Go to Another Classroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
A child left room 8 by themselves to go to another classroom. The child was then brough back to room 8 by another staff member/parent. The teachers inside of room 8 were not aware that the child had left the room until he was brought back.
- A 3 Year Old Child Left the Room and Was Brought Back by Another Teacher/parent13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A 3 year old child left the room and was brought back by another teacher/parent. The teachers were not aware that the child had left the classroom.
- A 3 Year Old Child Left the Classroom13A.16.08.01B(2)
A 3 year old child left the classroom. The teachers were not aware that the child had left the classroom until he was brought back by another teacher/parent.
- A 3 Year Old Child That Was Given Yogurt. The Facility Is Aware That This Child Has a Dietary Restriction and Cannot Consume Dairy.13A.16.08.01C
Feb 21, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- LS Observed an Expired Epi-pen13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
- LS Observed 1 Form Missing Physicians Information.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed 2 Children Missing Lead Screening Information13A.16.03.04E
Feb 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe an Updated Medical Evaluation for 9 Staff Members.13A.16.03.05C
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