Hollywood Recreation School Age Center
MERVELL DEAN ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636Childery 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 20, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- There Is One Child Who Has an Epi Pen and Benadryl for an Allergy13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
There is one child who has an epi pen and Benadryl for an allergy. The epi pens and the Benadryl are not in their containers. The child has a pouch that the parent put the epi pens in and some tablets of Benadryl. Center needs to have the parents bring the medication in the original container so as
- A Random Sample of Children's Records Was Done13A.16.03.02A
A random sample of children's records was done. One child needs an immunization record. One child needs evidence of having had 3 HepB shots. One child needs Part II of the health inventory completed by a physician.
- There Was an Emergency Card That Needs the Child's Doctor Information13A.16.03.04C
There was an emergency card that needs the child's doctor information. There was an emergency card that needs the child's doctor phone number. There was an emergency card that needs an update.
- Specialist Did Not Receive Written Notification (Staff Change Form) for the Addition of a New Staff Person Who Began…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Specialist did not receive written notification (staff change form) for the addition of a new staff person who began work on 9/9/24 until this inspection. Center is reminded that specialist needs to receive written notification of the addition of a staff person within 5 days of hire. This was correc
- Center Did Not Have a Staff Orientation for One Staff Person. Center Needs to Complete This the Next Time the Staff Person Is on Site.13A.16.06.02
- Specialist Did Not Observe Any Continued Training for One Staff Person Who Had Continued Training to Complete by 8/202413A.16.06.10C(1)
Specialist did not observe any continued training for one staff person who had continued training to complete by 8/2024. This staff person has 10.5 hours of continued training to complete immediately and send to specialist.
- One Aide Needs to Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
One aide needs to complete the Basic health and safety training. It was due by 7/24. She needs to complete this training immediately and send a copy of the certificate to specialist.
- This Program Operates Only When School Is Closed During the School Year13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
This program operates only when school is closed during the school year. They are open some odd days here and there and then the Christmas and Easter breaks. The center stated that they didn't do any fire or disaster drills last year (first year of new operating schedule). However the program did do
Sep 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- JF and AH Began Work in August. They Each Need a Medical Completed.13A.16.06.04A(1)
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