Highland Playschool
CLARKSVILLE PIKE, HIGHLAND, MD 20777Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 5
- 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- 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 (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- From the Sample Reviewed, LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Emergency Form13A.16.03.04C
From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Facility must have all missing information corrected and immediately submit evidence of corrected forms.
- LS Observed Lunches Being Stored in Children's Backpacks with Ice Packs in the Lunch Boxes13A.16.12.04F(3)
LS observed lunches being stored in children's backpacks with ice packs in the lunch boxes. Facility must store all perishable and potentially hazardous food in the refrigerator maintaining a temperature of at least 40 degrees.
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- It Was Reported That the Education Teacher Is Not Present in the Classroom Each Day to Implement the Educational Program as Required.13A.16.16.06C(1)
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