Leonardtown School Age Center
DUKE STREET, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 23, 20264 Findings4 Important
- One Child Needs Doctor Information on Her Emergency Card.13A.16.03.04C
- Center Needs to Post Emergency Numbers.13A.16.10.01C
- First Aid Kit Needs a Thermometer and Center Was Told of New Requirement - a Plastic Bag.13A.16.10.02E
- Center Needs to Post Hand Washing Posters at the Bathroom Sinks.13A.16.11.03A
May 2, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 3 Children Need Doctor Information on Their Emergency Cards. 2 Children Need a Date Next to the Parent Initials.13A.16.03.04C
- The Aide Has Not Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Training That Had to Be Completed by 3/31/2413A.16.06.12B(3)
The aide has not completed the 2023 Basic health and safety training that had to be completed by 3/31/24. He needs to complete it immediately and send a copy of the certificate to specialist.
- The Aide Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation That Was Due by 2/28/2413A.16.06.12C
The aide did not complete the aide orientation that was due by 2/28/24. The aide needs to complete this immediately and send a copy of the certificate to specialist.
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