Kids After Hours at Flower Valley
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
- 91
- 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 (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed at Least 5 Out of 10 Files That Needed Updated Emergency Information13A.16.03.04C
LS observed at least 5 out of 10 files that needed updated emergency information. LS did not observe any hard copies of the children's written records. LS only observed electronic copies.
May 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Reminded Facility That Each Child's Written Records Shall Be Readily Accessible to All Staff Members Providing Care to the Child.13A.16.03.04B(1)
Jun 16, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Specialist Were Unable to Obtain Proof of Current Workers Compensation Coverage at the Time of the Inspection, The…13A.16.02.03C(3)(b)
Specialist were unable to obtain proof of current Workers Compensation coverage at the time of the inspection, the policy on file expired April 10, 2023. Facility is asked to submit a current copy of coverage to the OCC.
- Specialists Were Informed at the Time of the Inspection That at Least Six Staff Members Had Began Working at The…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Specialists were informed at the time of the inspection that at least six staff members had began working at the facility as early as September 2022. Facility is asked to submit an original, notarized Release of Information to the OCC for all of the staff members.
- Specialist Were Informed at the Time of the Inspection That at Least Five Staff Members No Longer Worked at The…13A.16.03.06A(2)
Specialist were informed at the time of the inspection that at least five staff members no longer worked at the facility as early as June 2022. Facility is asked to submit the second page of the personnel list to remove the staff members.