Learning Tree Before & After School Program
CENTRAL AVENUE, BRUNSWICK, MD 21716Childery 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Medication Administration (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 6, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Several Emergency Forms Were Incomplete13A.16.03.04C
Several emergency forms were incomplete, missing the child's physician's name, address and phone, and one was missing an emergency contact. Director will review all emergency forms and send a statement of correction when they have all been corrected.
- One Child Is Missing Health Inventory Part 1, Director Will Send to LS When She Has It Completed.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- There Is One Substitute That Does Not Have a File at the Center13A.16.03.05C
There is one substitute that does not have a file at the center. Director will send LS a written statement when she has obtained this and it's on site.
- There Is One Child Who Has Been Prescribed Medications13A.16.11.04A(3)
There is one child who has been prescribed medications, the health inventory and emergency form has documentation, and there is a medication form with only the doctor's signature. Facility will obtain these medications immediately and send a letter of correction.
May 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- There Was a Sub Present Who Is a Staff at the Main Center and Who Had Previously Been on the List for This Site but Was…13A.16.03.06A(1)
There was a sub present who is a staff at the main center and who had previously been on the list for this site but was removed. She has a complete file on hand at the site, director will send paperwork to add her back to this site. This is the first day she is back and working.
- There Are 4 Staff Who No Longer Are Employed13A.16.03.06A(2)
There are 4 staff who no longer are employed, director did send LS notification that they were to be deleted at the main site but not for the before and after site. Director will send a 1203 to delete them.
Mar 26, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- The Staff's First Aid and CPR Expired in January 2024 and They Have Not Yet Renewed It13A.16.10.02B
The staff's first aid and CPR expired in January 2024 and they have not yet renewed it. They will renew this and send to LS to show it was renewed.
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