Kids After Hours at Highland View Elementary School
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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 105
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 28, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Specialist Was Unable to Review Proof of Completion of the Basic Health and Safety Training for Four Staff Members That…13A.16.06.12A(3)
Specialist was unable to review proof of completion of the Basic Health and Safety training for four staff members that have been working at the facility for over 90 days, which was also documented on the February 2023 inspection. Facility is asked to have the staff members complete the required tra
- Specialist Was Unable to Review Proof of Continued Training Competed by Two Aides at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.06.12B(1)
Specialist was unable to review proof of continued training competed by two aides at the time of the inspection. Facility is asked to have the staff member complete or obtain the training hours and submit a copy of the training certificates and professional development plan to the OCC.
- Specialist Was Unable to Review Proof of the Required 3 Hour Aide Orientation for Three Staff Member That Have Been…13A.16.06.12C
Specialist was unable to review proof of the required 3 hour aide orientation for three staff member that have been working at the facility since August 2022 that was also documented on the inspection report from February 2023. Facility is asked to have the staff members complete the required traini
- Specialist Observed Two Aides in the Gym with 16 Children That Are Not Documented on the Personnel List as Being…13A.16.08.02B
Specialist observed two aides in the gym with 16 children that are not documented on the personnel list as being substitutes. Facility is reminded that a qualified staff member must be present in each area that children are present to maintain the staff child ratio.