Kids After Hours @ Red Barn Ranch
KLEES MILL ROAD, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784Childery 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Medication Administration (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 202610 Findings10 Important
- Two Children Were in Care Without the Complete Medical Form13A.16.03.02A
Two children were in care without the complete medical form. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medicals. A child was in care without the health inventory (parents and doctors portion). Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the required documents.
- A Child Was in Care Without an Updated Emergency Card. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of the Updated Emergency Card.13A.16.03.04C
- At Time of Inspection Specialist Observed Children Using the Large Play Equipment That Has Not Been Approved for The…13A.16.05.12C
At time of inspection specialist observed children using the large play equipment that has not been approved for the Office of Child Care. Program corrected at time of inspection.
- Two Aides Did Not Have Six Hours of Training for the Previous Year13A.16.06.12B(1)
Two aides did not have six hours of training for the previous year. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the training certificates.
- Two Aides Did Not Have the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of the Training Certificates.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- Two Employees Did Not Have the Aide Orientation at Time of Inspection13A.16.06.12C
Two employees did not have the aide orientation at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the training certificates upon completion.
- The Program Had an Individual Taking Children to School Without Being Cleared by the Office of Child Care13A.16.07.06A
The program had an individual taking children to school without being cleared by the Office of Child Care. Please correct immediately and submit a notarized release and personnel form to the Office of Child Care.
- The Program Had a Child with Two Medications on Site Without Parental Permission13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
The program had a child with two medications on site without parental permission. A child had two medications without a medication form. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medication forms to the Office of Child Care.
- A Child Had Two Medications Without a Medication Form Completed by the Doctor13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
A child had two medications without a medication form completed by the doctor. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medication form to the Office of Child Care.
- The Program Had an Expired Prescription on Site. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
Apr 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Substitute Was on Site at Time of Inspection and There Was No Documentation13A.16.03.05E
A substitute was on site at time of inspection and there was no documentation. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- The Program Had a Previous Employee Return to a New Site and Did Not Submit Paperwork So Person Would Be Cleared at The…13A.16.03.06A(1)
The program had a previous employee return to a new site and did not submit paperwork so person would be cleared at the program. Please correct immediately and submit required paperwork to the Office of Child Care.
- The Program Had an Previous Employee Return to a New Site and Did Not Submit Paperwork So Person Would Be Cleared At…13A.16.07.06A
The program had an previous employee return to a new site and did not submit paperwork so person would be cleared at the program. Please correct immediately and submit required paperwork to the Office of Child Care.
- The Program Had an Previous Employee Return to a New Site and Did Not Submit Paperwork So Person Would Be Cleared At…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
The program had an previous employee return to a new site and did not submit paperwork so person would be cleared at the program. Please correct immediately and submit required paperwork to the Office of Child Care.
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