Leap Child Care Center
TURKEY POINT ROAD, NORTH EAST, MD 21901Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 10 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, Several Children Were Missing Physician Information on the Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
At the time of the inspection, several children were missing physician information on the Emergency forms. One child were missing parent signature.
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Teacher Was Missing Her 12 Hours of Required Training.13A.16.06.09C
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.10.04A
At the time of the inspection, a barrier was missing in the 4's room to prevent access to the storage area that has supplies and staff personal belongings. Director put barrier in place, non compliance corrected.
- At the Time of the Inspection, Cleaning Supplies Were Stored on Shelf Above Food and Food Service Supplies.13A.16.10.04C
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.12.04G
At the time of the inspection, single service cups were stored in a classroom drawer and not in a container to protect from contamination. Teacher immediately put the cups into a sealed Ziploc bag, non compliance corrected.
Jun 8, 20235 Findings2 Critical3 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection One Teacher (In the 4's Class) Was Left Alone with 14 Children in the Classroom While…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
At the time of the inspection one teacher (in the 4's class) was left alone with 14 children in the classroom while Aide took a child to the bathroom. Director corrected immediately, staff took 5 children with her to the bathroom to keep the room in ratio.
- At the Time of the Inspection One Teacher (In the 4's Class) Was Left Alone with 14 Children in the Classroom While…13A.16.08.03C(2)
At the time of the inspection one teacher (in the 4's class) was left alone with 14 children in the classroom while Aide took a child to the bathroom. Director corrected immediately, staff took 5 children with her to the bathroom to keep the room in ratio.
- At the Time of the Inspection Medication for (NS) Does Not Have Signature From Health Practitioner.13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
- The Pharmacy Label and Medication Name on the Medication Administration Form Did Not Match for (RS, BL)13A.16.11.04A(3)
- At the Time of the Inspection, the Refrigerator Temperature Was 44 Degrees.13A.16.12.04F(3)
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