Monocacy Elementary Before and After School Enrichment
Data last updated · May 2026
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). 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
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Medication Administration (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20267 Findings7 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Current Staffing Pattern Posted. Staffing Pattern Posted Does Not Reflect Current Staff.13A.16.03.05B
- One Staff Member Listed on Staffing Pattern Is Not Associated with This Location13A.16.03.06A(1)
One staff member listed on staffing pattern is not associated with this location. Facility must provide all documents for adding this individual to this location.
- LS Did Not Observe Signed Staff Orientation for Four Staff Members.13A.16.06.02
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Hours of Continued Training for the Previous Full Year for Two Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Completed Professional Development Plans for Two Aides.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- Two Medication Forms Must Be Signed by a Parent.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- One Medication Form Must Be Signed by a Health Care Provider13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
One medication form must be signed by a health care provider. One child does not have a medication present that is indicated on their medication form.
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Professional Development Plan for Two Aides.13A.16.06.12B(2)
Mar 1, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Facility Did Not Have Professional Development Plan with Supporting Documents Available for Review at the Time of Inspection.13A.16.06.11C(1)
- LS Observed 4 Medications in the Medication Box13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
LS observed 4 medications in the medication box. One was missing authorization form but facility stated the child no longer attends and disposed of medication at the time of inspection. Three were missing required information on the medication authorization form.
Dec 12, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Interviewed 3 Staff Members That Were Present at the Time of Inspection (J.Scartocci, A.Haidari and K.Crampton)13A.16.03.05A
LS interviewed 3 staff members that were present at the time of inspection (J.Scartocci, A.Haidari and K.Crampton). JS stated he has been working as the director since 10.1.23. KC stated he has been working PT at the facility since the end of September. AH stated it is her first day substituting
- LS Reviewed File for the Three Staff Present13A.16.03.05C
LS reviewed file for the three staff present. One did not have a notarized release and two did not have orientation to the facility or children.
- Facility State That They Do Not Keep a Substitute Log.13A.16.03.05E