Guilford Elementary SAS
OAKLAND MILLS ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD 21046Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Staff Member in the Morning Session Does Not Have Current First aid/CPR. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.10.02B
Nov 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 12 Hours of Continued Training Was Not Available for Review During This Inspection.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- 6 Hours of Continued Training Was Not Available for Review During This Inspection.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- First Aid Kit Is Missing One Roll of Gauze.13A.16.10.02E
Nov 21, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The Director's File Had 9 Hours of Continued Training Available for Review During This Inspection. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- A Staff Member Did Not Have 6 Hours of Continued Training Available for Review During This Inspection. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.06.12B(1)