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Kids After Hours @ Freedom Elementary

SYKESVILLE ROAD, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
60
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Mar 26, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. Mar 26, 20267 Findings7 Important
    • The Program Is Keeping Children Records Electronically and Were Not Able to Access Them at Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04A

      The program is keeping children records electronically and were not able to access them at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.

    • The Program Did Not Have a Staffing Pattern Posted Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.03.05B
    • A Staff Member Was Present That Was Cleared at Another Location13A.16.03.06A(1)

      A staff member was present that was cleared at another location. Please submit paperwork for employee adding her to the program immediately to the Office of Child Care.

    • Two Staff Members Did Not Medicals on Site at Time of Inspection13A.16.06.04A(1)

      Two staff members did not medicals on site at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the office of Child Care.

    • A Teacher Had 5 Hours of Training on Site at Time of Inspection13A.16.06.10C(1)

      A teacher had 5 hours of training on site at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit copies of training certificates to the Office of Child Care.

    • An Aide Was Hired in September 2025 and Did Not Have Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)

      An aide was hired in September 2025 and did not have Basic Health and Safety training. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.

    • An Aide Had 2 Hours of Training on Site at Time of Inspection. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of Her Training Certificates.13A.16.06.12B(1)
  2. Apr 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • A Staff Member Started in September 2024 and Did Not Have a Medical on Site13A.16.06.04A(1)

      A staff member started in September 2024 and did not have a medical on site. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medical to the Office of Child Care.

    • An Aide Started in September 2024 and Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation Within 6 Months of Employment13A.16.06.12C

      An aide started in September 2024 and did not complete the aide orientation within 6 months of employment. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the aide orientation when completed.

  3. May 8, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Program Had Permission From Parents to Get Health Information From School but Did Not Have Health Information On…13A.16.03.04A

      The program had permission from parents to get health information from school but did not have health information on site at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.

  4. Oct 27, 20234 Findings4 Important
    • The Program Had a Staffing Pattern From 8.24.22 Posted on the Parents Board. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correct Plan to OCC.13A.16.03.05B
    • Five Staff Members Did Not Have Medicals on Site at Time of Inspection. Please Correct Immediately and Submit Copies of Medicals.13A.16.06.04A(1)
    • An Aide Was Hired on 11.1.22 and Has Not Completed the Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C

      An aide was hired on 11.1.22 and has not completed the aide orientation. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the training certificate.

    • The Program Had a Director and Two Aides with 32 Children at Time of Inspection13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      The program had a director and two aides with 32 children at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to OCC.

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