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Mount Aviat Academy Preschool

CHILDS ROAD, CHILDS, MD 21916Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
Recognized by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
105
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Aug 20, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.

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  1. Aug 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • There Is Currently 1 Drinking Water Source (Water Fountain) Available13A.16.05.07B

      There is currently 1 drinking water source (water fountain) available. The program will have 43 children attending, a second drinking water source prior to opening.

    • The Bathrooms in 2 of the Classroom Do Not Have Written Handwashing Procedures Posted at Each Sink.13A.16.11.03A
  2. Jun 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • At the Time of the Inspection the Floor Tile in Holy Family Hall Is Coming Up. the Tile Is Scheduled to Be Replace During the Summer.13A.16.05.01A(1)
    • At the Time of Inspection a Stapler and Staff Backpack Were Accessible to Children in Care.13A.16.10.04A
  3. May 29, 20245 Findings5 Important
    • At the Time of the Inspection, Specialist Observed a Water Stain on the Ceiling in Room 2.13A.16.05.01A(1)
    • At the Time of the Inspection, Two School Age Teachers Had Not Completed the Full 12 Hours of Required Training.13A.16.06.10C(1)
    • At the Time of the Inspection, One Aide Had Not Completed the Full 6 Hours of Required Continued Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
    • At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.07.06A

      At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed a staff person in the classroom that is not known and not cleared by the office. Non compliance corrected, staff person left and Aide returned to the classroom.

    • At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.10.04A

      At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed wet wipes in a closet in the children's bathroom that did not have a child proof device. Teacher moved wipes immediately to a locked cabinet, non compliance corrected.

  4. Aug 24, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Bathroom Needs to Have Paper Towel Accessible to Children in Care.13A.16.05.08I

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