Grace Christian Academy of Maryland - Infant Center
ZEKIAH DRIVE, WALDORF, MD 20601Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 202613 Findings13 Important
- Several Children Need Evidence That the Parents Received the Consumer Pamphlet Information13A.16.03.02C(1)
Several children need evidence that the parents received the consumer pamphlet information. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence of this to the Licensing Specialist. Please review all files to ensure that all have the required documentation. See additional
- The Children's Records Were Reviewed During the Inspection Today13A.16.03.03D
The children's records were reviewed during the inspection today. Two children did not have evidence of an written agreement with the parent/guardian in their file. Please ensure that parents/guardians receive and sign the centers parent agreement and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is
- Several Emergency Forms Were Missing the Required Information13A.16.03.04C
Several emergency forms were missing the required information. In addition, two children enrolled had no evidence of an emergency form in their file. The center is advised to review children's files and ensure that all children's emergency forms are completed and contain the required information. Th
- Several Children Files Were Missing Evidence of the Health Inventory Part 113A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Several children files were missing evidence of the health inventory part 1. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is advised to review children's records to ensure they are complete and current. See additional comments sheet.
- Several Children Files Were Missing Evidence of the Health Inventory Part 213A.16.03.04D(3)
Several children files were missing evidence of the health inventory part 2. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is advised to review children's records to ensure they are complete and current. See additional comments sheet.
- Several Children in Care Were Missing Evidence of the Lead Blood Test at 12 and 24 Months of Age13A.16.03.04E
Several children in care were missing evidence of the lead blood test at 12 and 24 months of age. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. See additional comments sheet.
- There Were Several Children Enrolled Missing Evidence of an Updated Immunization Record13A.16.03.04G
There were several children enrolled missing evidence of an updated immunization record. In addition, 1 child did not have evidence of an immunization record on file. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. Please see additional comments sheet.
- There Is One Staff Member Who Has Left Employment and the OCC Did Not Receive Written Notification of This From The…13A.16.03.06A(2)
There is one staff member who has left employment and the OCC did not receive written notification of this from the operator. The operator informed the specialist today and it was documented on the discrepancy and staff change forms. In the future, please provide written notification to the OCC abou
- Several Staff Members Had No Evidence of a Staff Orientation in Their Files13A.16.06.02
Several staff members had no evidence of a staff orientation in their files. Please complete the staff orientation with the staff and keep a record of this in their files. Submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist once the staff orientation has been completed with each staff member.
- 2 Staff Members Need Evidence of Having a Medical Evaluation Completed13A.16.06.04A(1)
2 staff members need evidence of having a medical evaluation completed. Please submit evidence to the specialist once the documents have been obtained. See additional comments sheet.
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.06.09C
At the time of the inspection, there was 1 teacher who needed evidence of 5 hours of continued training for the 2024-2025 training cycle. Their training hours were due in August of 2025. Please ensure the staff member completes and submits evidence of the required continued training hours to the Lic
- There Is No Evidence That the Center Has at Least One Employee Who Has Completed the Approved Emergency Preparedness…13A.16.10.01A(1)
There is no evidence that the center has at least one employee who has completed the approved emergency preparedness training. Please submit the emergency preparedness certificate to the specialist once it has been obtained.
- Several of the Required First Aid Supplies Were Not Observed in the First Aid Kit During the Inspection13A.16.10.02E
Several of the required first aid supplies were not observed in the first aid kit during the inspection. Please ensure that all required first aid supplies are maintained. Once the required supplies have been obtained, please submit evidence to the specialist. See additional comments sheet.
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Staff Member Was Associated with Both the Preschool/before and After Care Program and the Infant Program However, The…13A.16.03.06A(2)
A staff member was associated with both the preschool/before and after care program and the infant program however, the center submitted a staff change form deleting the staff member from the preschool/before and after care program only. The staff member is no longer employed with either program. I
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