Learn-N-Play at Chadwick Elementary School
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.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
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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observer Some Medication Not in the Boxes with the Children's Name on It13A.16.11.04A(3)
LS observer some medication not in the boxes with the children's name on it. Some medication was expired and the medication was not with the doctor's instruction forms. The medication forms are onsite in the children's file.
- LS Observed Some Medication Missing Children's Name, Dosage and Expiration Dates13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
LS observed some medication missing children's name, dosage and expiration dates. Program must make sure the medication is in the boxes that the medications comes in with the name of the child, dosage and the date it expires.
May 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed a Sub in Use but the Program Does Not Have a Sub Log13A.16.03.05E
LS observed a sub in use but the program does not have a sub log. LS discussed this regulation with the director. Program is to send proof of correction to OCC ASAP.
- LS Observed the Rec Room with a Capacity of 30 with 37 Children13A.16.08.03E(1)
LS observed the rec room with a capacity of 30 with 37 children. The program states some of the children who were supposed to get snack and go to the gym had not done so. Program sent the children who are usually in the gym to the gym. The rec room now has 24 children and the gym has 30. Program is
- LS Observed Some of the Baskets Being Used for Individual Storage Broken13A.16.09.06D
LS observed some of the baskets being used for individual storage broken. Program is to discard all broken baskets and replace. The director states the program has ordered baskets, they just have not come in yet. Program is to send documentation of correction to OCC ASAP.
Oct 26, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Program Did Not Notify OCC That a Staff Person Received a HIT on Their CBC.13A.16.03.06E(1)