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Lincoln Elementary Before and After School Enrichment

MADISON STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21701Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
30
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: May 5, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.

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  1. May 5, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • LS Observed One Emergency Form Needing Daily Pickup Information and Parent Signature13A.16.03.04C

      LS observed one emergency form needing daily pickup information and parent signature. LS observed two emergency forms needing physician information.

    • LS Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Training Completed for Previous Full Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
    • LS Did Not Observe Completed Professional Development Plan for Director.13A.16.06.05C(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Basic Health and Safety Training for One Aide.13A.16.06.12A(3)
  2. Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Facility Must Remove One Staff Member Who Left in November.13A.16.03.06A(2)
  3. Jun 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Facility Has Not Been Operating Since COVID but Wants to Remain Licensed for Use in the Fall 2024 Depending On…13A.16.10.01A(1)

      Facility has not been operating since COVID but wants to remain licensed for use in the Fall 2024 depending on enrollment. Facility did not have an approved emergency preparedness plan at the time of inspection.

    • Facility Gave LS a New Staffing Pattern and 1203 Form to Delete One Staff and Add a Replacement Staff13A.16.10.02B

      Facility gave LS a new staffing pattern and 1203 form to delete one staff and add a replacement staff. With the changes there is only one staff assigned with current first aid and CPR. Facility states that the other staff is already enrolled to take it on June 11, 2024.

  4. Aug 22, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Facility Is Reopening for the First Time in Several Years13A.16.10.01A(2)

      Facility is reopening for the first time in several years. Currently the facility has an Emergency Procedures Plan that is not approved by the office. The facility will complete an Emergency and disaster plan and have it approved by the trainer and submit to LS.

    • At the Time of Inspection the Handwashing Sign Was Not Present in Either Bathroom.13A.16.11.03A

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