Lucy School, Inc.
FROSTOWN RD, MIDDLETOWN, MD 21769Childery 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) and NAFCC accreditation. 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)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 8, 20254 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04C
At the time of inspection, three children were missing source of healthcare information on the most recent emergency form; one child was missing a parent signature on the emergency form; and one child was missing an annual update since 2022. Facility is requested to forward complete and updated eme
- At the Time of Inspection, One Child in Care Had Information Left Blank on Part I of the Health Inventory13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
At the time of inspection, one child in care had information left blank on Part I of the Health Inventory. Facility is requested to forward complete Health Assessment to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection, Three Substitutes Were Missing Evidence of Staff Orientation Verification Upon Hire13A.16.03.05C
At the time of inspection, three substitutes were missing evidence of staff orientation verification upon hire. LS requested that facility provide evidence of completion of staff orientation verification for these staff.
- At the Time of Inspection, Three Substitutes Were Missing Evidence of Staff Orientation Verification Upon Hire13A.16.06.02
At the time of inspection, three substitutes were missing evidence of staff orientation verification upon hire. LS requested that facility provide evidence of completion of staff orientation verification for these staff.
Mar 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.09C
At the time of inspection, LS observed 10.5 hours of continued training for two preschool teachers between 09/01/2023 and 08/31/2024. LS requested that these two teachers complete an additional 1.5 hours of training for the 2024-2025 employment year, to make up for the 1.5 missed hours.
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