Laurel Woods Extended Recreation Program
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
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Mar 6, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Forms for 6 Children Did Not Contain the Child's Health Care Provider. One Emergency Form Was Not Dated or Updated by the Parent.13A.16.03.04C
Dec 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed a Video of a Staff Member Interacting Inappropriately with a Child in Care13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
May 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Cards That Are Incomplete13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe an Updated Emergency Preparedness Plan13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)