KAH @ Bayard Rustin Elementary
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 120
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The OCC Received a Self-reported Incident Stating That (3) Children Ran Around a Corner and Into an Alcove Near the PEP…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The OCC received a self-reported incident stating that (3) children ran around a corner and into an alcove near the PEP playground. This area was not in direct view of the staff members supervising the children. During this time a child exposed their underwear at the direction of another child. Ther
- The OCC Received a Self-reported Incident Stating That (3) Children Ran Around a Corner and Into an Alcove Near the PEP…13A.16.08.07A
The OCC received a self-reported incident stating that (3) children ran around a corner and into an alcove near the PEP playground. This area was not in direct view of the staff members supervising the children. During this time a child exposed their underwear at the direction of another child. Ther
Jun 13, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Written Records for Children Enrolled in Care.13A.16.03.04A
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Written Records Readily Accessible to All Staff Members Providing Care to Children.13A.16.03.04B(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Emergency Forms Without an Annual Update for Children Enrolled in Care.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Complete Health Assessments for Children Enrolled in Care.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Continued Training for All School-Age Teachers for the Past 2 Years.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Basic Health and Safety Training And/or the Annual Update for All School Age Teachers.13A.16.06.10C(3)
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Continued Training for All Aides for the Past 2 Years.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Basic Health and Safety Training And/or the Annual Update for All Aides.13A.16.06.12B(3)
Jun 9, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Records Must Be Written on Hard Copy Forms Approved by the OCC and Accessible to All Staff and Any Persons Acting on an Emergency Situation.13A.16.03.04A
- Records Must Be Written on Hard Copy Forms Approved by the OCC and Accessible to All Staff and Any Persons Acting on an Emergency Situation.13A.16.03.04B(1)