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Hagerstown Day Nursery Inc

EAST WASHINGTON STREET, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
22
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 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Feb 17, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Chipped Paint Observed in the First Floor Room.13A.16.05.05C(1)
  2. Jun 30, 202511 Findings11 Important
    • Fire and Disaster Drill Record Not Maintained.13A.16.03.03B(4)
    • Emergency Card Not Updated Annually for Two Children in Care13A.16.03.04C

      Emergency card not updated annually for two children in care. Parent signature and date not maintained on the Emergency card for one child in care. Health Inventory Part two not maintained for one child in care.

    • Lead Screening Not Maintained for Two Children in Care.13A.16.03.04E
    • Immunizations Not Maintained for One Child in Care.13A.16.03.04G
    • Sub Log Not Maintained.13A.16.03.05E
    • OCC Was Not Notified of a Staff Member No Longer Employed at the Center Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • A Roach Was Discovered in the Kitchen on the Metal Kitchen Prep Table.13A.16.05.01A(3)
    • Chipped Paint Observed in the Board Room and Lunch Room. Peeling Paint Observed on the First Floor and Main Rooms.13A.16.05.05C(1)
    • Director Has Not Completed 12 Hours of Training.13A.16.06.05C(1)
    • Emergency and Disaster Plan Not Maintained.13A.16.10.01A(2)
    • Grapes From Breakfast Not Discarded. Left in a Open Bowl in the Refrigerator.13A.16.12.04I
  3. Apr 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Emergency Cards Not Updated Annually for Four Children in Care.13A.16.03.04C
  4. Sep 27, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Fire Drills Not Recorded.13A.16.03.03B(4)

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