Kemptown Elementary Before and After School Enrichment
KEMPTOWN CHURCH ROAD, MONROVIA, MD 21770Childery 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Staff File for One Aide. LS Did Not Observe Staff Files for 2 Substitutes.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Did Not Observe Completed Staff Orientation for Two Staff Members.13A.16.06.02
- LS Did Not Observe a Completed Professional Development Plan for One Child Care Teacher.13A.16.06.10C(2)
- LS Observed an Aide with 6 Children at Beginning of Inspection. Qualified Staff Arrived During Inspection.13A.16.08.02B
- Facility's Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Last Updated October 2023.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
Feb 29, 20248 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed the Posted Staffing Pattern That Listed Staff That Are No Longer Working at the Facility.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed One Staff That Was Not Approved by the Office and an Aide Assigned to the Children13A.16.03.05D(2)
LS observed one staff that was not approved by the office and an aide assigned to the children. Facility contacted a director from another location to come to the facility. The other director arrived after about 30 minutes but is not listed on the facilities associated parties.
- The Substitute Log at the Facility Has Names Listed of the Substitutes but No Indication of Who They Are Substituting in Place Of.13A.16.03.05E
- LS Observed One Staff Member Present That Has Not Been Approved by the Office13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed one staff member present that has not been approved by the office. LS reminded facility that staff must be approved by the office before having access to the children.
- LS Interviewed Staff and Confirmed That the Director Has Not Been Working at the Facility Since December 22, 2023.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed That at the Time of Arrival the Children Were in an Unapproved Area13A.16.05.01A(2)
LS observed that at the time of arrival the children were in an unapproved area. The children were gathered in "the stage" which was enclosed and being used as storage for 2 sets of bleachers, stacks of chairs and other items. Facility must submit to have area approved if they will be using it in
- LS Observed One Staff at the Time of Arrival That Had Not Been Cleared by the Office and One Aide Assigned to The…13A.16.06.02
LS observed one staff at the time of arrival that had not been cleared by the office and one aide assigned to the children in care. A staff member from another facility was called and came to this facility within 30 minutes. This staff was cleared for company but not associated with this facility.
- Facility Staff Confirmed That the Director's Last Day Was December 22, 202313A.16.06.05A
Facility staff confirmed that the director's last day was December 22, 2023. No director has been assigned to the program for over 2 months.
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