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Middletown UM Church Kids Club/PTO/Preschool

FERN CIRCLE, MIDDLETOWN, MD 21769Childery 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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
162
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Apr 1, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical11 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Medication Administration (2). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 1, 202610 Findings1 Critical9 Important
    • At the Time of Inspection, One Child Had an EpiPen That Expired in February of 202613A.16.11.04E(1)(c)

      At the time of inspection, one child had an EpiPen that expired in February of 2026. The facility must obtain a new EpiPen for the child and submit evidence to OCC.

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04A

      At the time of inspection, one child was missing an emergency form, health assessment, immunization record, and age appropriate lead testing. Facility must submit evidence of this documentation before the child returns to care.

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04B(1)

      At the time of inspection, one child was missing an emergency form, health assessment, immunization record, and age appropriate lead testing. Facility must submit evidence of this documentation before the child returns to care.

    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04B(2)

      At the time of inspection, one child was missing an emergency form, health assessment, immunization record, and age appropriate lead testing. Facility must submit evidence of this documentation before the child returns to care.

    • At the Time of Inspection, Two Children Were Missing Evidence of Age Appropriate Lead Testing13A.16.03.04E

      At the time of inspection, two children were missing evidence of age appropriate lead testing. Facility must submit documentation of age-appropriate lead testing.

    • At the Time of Inspection, 3 Staff Members Did Not Have the Staff Orientation Verification Form on File13A.16.03.05C

      At the time of inspection, 3 staff members did not have the staff orientation verification form on file. LS requested evidence of orientation verification for these staff members.

    • At the Time of Inspection, 3 Staff Members Did Not Have the Staff Orientation Verification Form on File13A.16.06.02

      At the time of inspection, 3 staff members did not have the staff orientation verification form on file. LS requested evidence of orientation verification for these staff members.

    • One Child Care Teacher Had 7.5 Hours of Continued Training for the 2024-2025 Employment Year13A.16.06.09C

      One child care teacher had 7.5 hours of continued training for the 2024-2025 employment year. The staff member must complete an additional 4.5 hours for the 2025-2026 training year.

    • At the Time of Inspection, Three Children Were Missing Updated Activity Plans. Facility Must Submit Evidence of Updated Forms.13A.16.09.02C
    • At the Time of Inspection13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)

      At the time of inspection, one child had an EpiPen that was outside of the original packaging, without the child's name, dosage or expiration date. Facility must submit correction to OCC.

  2. Apr 9, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • At the Time of Inspection, Records of Criminal Background Check Results Were Missing in Staff Files for 9 Staff Members13A.16.03.05C

      At the time of inspection, records of criminal background check results were missing in staff files for 9 staff members. Facility is to submit a written statement of correction regarding the maintenance of these records in all staff files.

    • At the Time of Inspection, LS Observed Three Children That Were Missing Source of Healthcare Information13A.16.03.04C

      At the time of inspection, LS observed three children that were missing source of healthcare information. Facility is to obtain this missing information and submit evidence to LS.

    • At the Time of Inspection, Nine Children Were Missing Documentation of Age-appropriate Lead Testing13A.16.03.04E

      At the time of inspection, nine children were missing documentation of age-appropriate lead testing. Facility is to review records for these children and submit evidence of age-appropriate lead testing for each child to LS.

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