Lake Shore School Age Child Care
MOUNTAIN RD, PASADENA, MD 21122Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Recognized by Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 23, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed a Staff Member Present Who Wasn't on the Posted Staffing Pattern.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed One Aide Who Did Not Have Current Basic Health & Training 2025 Update Completed.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- The Adult Bathroom Has Cleaning Supplies on a Low Shelf, in Reach of Children13A.16.10.04A
The adult bathroom has cleaning supplies on a low shelf, in reach of children. During inspection, a child went into the adult bathroom with the door closed.
May 29, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Child's Allergy Action Plan Called for Benadryl and EpiPen. No Benadryl Was on Site.13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
- One Staff Did Not Have a Medical in Her File, Orientation, or BHS13A.16.03.05C
One staff did not have a medical in her file, orientation, or BHS. One staff had an outdated medical from 2012 and no BHS. One staff had an incomplete medical with no signature or date and no TB test filled in.
- 7 Staff Did Not Have a File on Site13A.16.03.05D(1)
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