Janes Christian Academy
NORTH WALNUT STREET, RISING SUN, MD 21911Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 22
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Child's Medication (EPI Pen) Was Not in Box with Pharmacy Label.13A.17.11.04A(3)
- At the Time of the Inspection, Several Children Were Missing Health Inventory Part 1 and 2.13A.17.03.04D(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection, Several Children Were Missing Health Inventory Part 1 and 2.13A.17.03.04D(3)
- At the Time of the Inspection, Several Children Were Missing Immunizations.13A.17.03.04G
- Program Changed Rooms 5 and 6 From 2 Room to Just Room 5. Change Was Made in August 2025 and Office Was Not Notified Until October 2025.13A.17.03.07A
Dec 17, 20245 Findings5 Important
- New Staff Have Been Hired and Office Had Not Been Notified.13A.17.03.06A(1)
- Several Staff Are No Longer with the Program and the Office Had Not Been Notified.13A.17.03.06A(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection, Several Changes Have Been Made to the Program13A.17.03.07A
At the time of the inspection, several changes have been made to the program. The hours have extended and Room 5 has been split into 3 separate classrooms. Specialist to schedule a follow up visit to measure new rooms.
- The Program Had a Change in Staff and a New Teacher Is Working with the Children13A.17.07.06A
The program had a change in staff and a new teacher is working with the children. She has been fingerprinted and the office does have the CBCs, but a Release of Information has not been submitted to obtain an Abuse and Neglect Clearance.
- The Program Had a Change in Staff and a New Teacher Is Working with the Children13A.17.07.06B
The program had a change in staff and a new teacher is working with the children. She has been fingerprinted and the office does have the CBCs, but a Release of Information has not been submitted to obtain an Abuse and Neglect Clearance.
Dec 12, 20234 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, the Enrollment Forms Had Been Misplaced and Cannot Be Found13A.17.03.03A(1)
At the time of the inspection, the enrollment forms had been misplaced and cannot be found. Director to contact Specialist when the forms are located.
- At the Time of the Inspection, the Program Did Not Have Record of Attendance That Had Been Verified by the Parent.13A.17.03.03A(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection, None of the New Staff Has the Emergency Preparedness Training Completed13A.17.10.01A(1)
At the time of the inspection, none of the new staff has the Emergency Preparedness training completed. The Emergency and Disaster Plan has not been completed in accordance to the training.
- The Emergency and Disaster Plan Has Not Been Completed in Accordance to the Training.13A.17.10.01A(2)
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