Mitchell's Martial Arts Child Care Program
SOUTH DIVISION STREET, SALISBURY, MD 21804Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 175
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 4, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Specialist Could Not Confirm That Any Emergency Drills Have Been Conducted.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- The Consumer Pamphlet Was Displayed but the Specialist Did Not Observe Parent Acknowledgment of Receiving the Information.13A.16.03.03C
- Specialist Did Not Observe a Signed Written Parent Agreement in 19 of the Children's Files That Were Reviewed.13A.16.03.03D
- Of the Files Reviewed, the Specialist Observed 6 Children's Files That Did Not Have a Documented Lead Result.13A.16.03.04E
- Of the Files Reviewed, the Specialist Observed 8 Children's Files That Did Not Have an Up to Date Immunization Record.13A.16.03.04G
- Staffing Pattern in a Classroom Was Not Current.13A.16.03.05B
- The Restroom in the Younger Classroom Is Not Kept in a Sanitary Manner. The Restroom Is Kept in a Manner Where Germs Can Be Easily Spread.13A.16.05.08B
- 6 Staff Members Did Not Have a Staff Orientation on File.13A.16.06.02
- No Medical Report on File for 8 Staff Members.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- A Staff Person Did Not Complete Basic Health and Safety Within 90 Days of Hire.13A.16.06.09A(5)
- Continued Training Has Not Yet Been Submitted.13A.16.06.09C
- 6 Aides Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Within 90 Days of Hire.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- Continued Training Has Not Yet Been Submitted.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- 5 Aides Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation Within 6 Months of Hire.13A.16.06.12C
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