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Hagerstown Children's School

NORTH MULBERRY STREET, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
124
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: May 5, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical5 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 25, 20262 Findings2 Critical
    • Child Left Unattended for 15-20 Minutes.13A.16.07.06A
    • Supervision Not Met. Child Left Unattended for 15- 20 Minutes.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
  2. Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Sub Log Was Not Maintained for One Staff Member.13A.16.03.05E
  3. Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04C

      At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 5 children's records that were missing an individual authorized to pick up the child each day. Three children's records were missing the child's source of health care.

  4. Jul 13, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Child Record That Was Missing a Health Assessment Provided by the Child's Parent That…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      Licensing Specialist observed 1 child record that was missing a health assessment provided by the child's parent that included a parental statement of the child's health status.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of Completion of Basic Health and Safety Training for 1 Aide, J.A. Who Was Hired in August 2022.13A.16.06.12A(3)
    • At the Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed Children's Lunches Stored in Cubbies13A.16.12.04F(3)

      At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed children's lunches stored in cubbies. The director explained that ice packs are inside the children's lunches. However, ice packs are not sufficient to maintain a temperature of 40 degrees or below.

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