MINIS at the Academy
SOUTH STREET, EASTON, MD 21601Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8) and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 28, 20249 Findings9 Important
- Staff Files Were Not on Premises.13A.16.03.05C
- Substitute Has Been Acting in the Role of Director Since September 2024 and It Was Not Reported to OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)
Substitute has been acting in the role of director since September 2024 and it was not reported to OCC. No qualifications have been submitted.
- Director Left Program in June 2024 and It Was Not Reported to OCC.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- No Qualified Director Was on Site.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- The Acting Director Has Not Submitted Any Qualifications to OCC.13A.16.06.06B
- The Acting PST Has Not Submitted Any Qualifications to OCC.13A.16.06.09A(3)
- No Qualified Teacher Was on Site.13A.16.06.09C
- Program Was Staffed by an Aide and Substitute.13A.16.08.02B
- Center Has Not Been Engaging in Daily Outdoor Play.13A.16.09.01A(7)
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