Grace Bible Christian Preschool and Kindergarten
CHARMIL DRIVE, MANCHESTER, MD 21102Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 12 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 6, 20268 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- There Was a Can of Lysol on a Low File Cabinet in a Classroom13A.17.10.04A
There was a can of Lysol on a low file cabinet in a classroom. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer on a table in a classroom. These items were removed during the inspection. In the bathroom that is located in the hallway, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on a table that is accessible to childr
- A Medication Administration Form Was Missing for a Bottle of Benadryl and an Epi Pen.13A.17.11.04A(1)(a)
- There Were Four Emergency Forms That Did Not Have the Physician's Name, Address and Telephone Number.13A.17.03.04C
- There Was a File That Did Not Contain Documentation of Immunizations. The Religious Objection Was Not Signed or Dated.13A.17.03.04G
- There Was a File That Did Not Contain Documentation of the Basic Health and Safety13A.17.03.05B
There was a file that did not contain documentation of the Basic Health and Safety. There were nine files that did not contain documentation of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update. There was a file that did not contain documentation of criminal background checks. The background checks were loca
- The Bathroom Located in the Classroom Did Not Have Hot Water. The Water Was Fixed During the Inspection.13A.17.05.07A
- There Were Five Medicals That Were Over Five Years Old.13A.17.06.04A(4)
- The LS Asked a Staff Member for the Medication That Is Kept in the Classroom13A.17.11.04E(2)
The LS asked a staff member for the medication that is kept in the classroom. The staff member could not locate the medication. The LS continued with the inspection and the staff member located the LS and informed her that the medication was found.
Feb 7, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- There Were Two Containers of Disinfectant Wipes in Room 2 That Were Accessible to Children in Care13A.17.10.04A
There were two containers of disinfectant wipes in Room 2 that were accessible to children in care. There was a container of disinfectant wipes in the bathroom of Room 1 that was accessible to children in care. There were six cans of Lysol spray and one container of disinfectant wipes in an unlocke
Feb 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- There Were Two Emergency Forms That Did Not Have the Name of the Physician, the Address of the Physician and the Telephone Number.13A.17.03.04C
- The Gymnasium Is Being Used for Indoor Play and the Space Has Not Been Approved by the Office of Child Care.13A.17.03.07A
- The Last Emergency/disaster Drill Was Conducted on November 17, 2021.13A.17.10.01A(3)(c)
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