Grace Brethren Christian School BASP
SURRATTS ROAD, CLINTON, MD 20735Childery 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
- 195
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Observed Several New Staff Members Working with the Children13A.17.03.06A(1)
Observed several new staff members working with the children. All new staff must submit the required Release of Information, receipt for the fingerprints, staff orientation and medical evaluation as well as proof of age. Discussed with the director that she should have immediately notified OCC an
- LS Discussed with the Director and Principal That They Shall Ensure That Each Child Receives Adequate Supervision And…13A.17.08.01A(2)(a)
LS discussed with the director and principal that they shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times. LS observed 2 new staff member with the children without notifying by OCC.
Apr 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
- No Evidence of the Center Submitting Paperwork for the New Staff13A.17.03.06A(1)
No evidence of the Center submitting paperwork for the new staff. The new staff needs to submit the required documentation: Notarized Release of Information, Fingerprints, Staff Orientation, Medical evaluation.
- Observed the Playground Equipment for the Children Have Nails Protruding Which Could Be a Tripping Hazard13A.17.05.12E
Observed the playground equipment for the children have nails protruding which could be a tripping hazard. Observed the playground equipment having a board coming off needing to be nailed on properly.
- Observed Several Staff Members File Missing the Staff Orientation Form.13A.17.06.02
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