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Mount Harmony Elementary Before and After School Program

WEST MOUNT HARMONY ROAD, OWINGS, MD 20736Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
45
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Feb 11, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Medication Administration (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Feb 11, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • The Licensing Specialist Observed an Epi-Pen Stored at the Facility Today During the Inspection13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)

      The Licensing Specialist observed an Epi-Pen stored at the facility today during the inspection. The child for whom this Epi-Pen is prescribed has an allergy anaphylaxis form on file, but it was completed in 2024. Med Admin forms should be completed again after one year. Please obtain a new med a

    • There Was No Written Agreement in the File for One Child During the Inspection Today13A.16.03.03D

      There was no written agreement in the file for one child during the inspection today. Please obtain this written agreement from the parent and add to the child's file. Please send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.

  2. Jan 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Center Has Two Pre-K Children Enrolled; One of Whom Is Still 4 Years Old13A.16.10.04F

      The center has two Pre-K children enrolled; one of whom is still 4 years old. Licensing Specialist observed electrical sockets in the gym that were uncapped. Programs with children under 5 should have all electrical sockets capped. Please cap these sockets and send photo to Licensing Specialist.

  3. Feb 26, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • During Inspection Today13A.16.03.04C

      During inspection today, there were four children missing daily, authorized pick up persons and three children missing health care provider information on their emergency forms. Please obtain from parents or guardians and add to files. Please send copies of updated forms to Licensing Specialist.

    • One Pre-K Child Did Not Have the Required Lead Blood Test Results on File During Inspection Today13A.16.03.04E

      One Pre-K child did not have the required lead blood test results on file during inspection today. Please obtain from parent or guardian and add to file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist.

    • There Were Three Medication Authorization Forms That Did Not Have Parental Permission and Signatures During Inspection…13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      There were three medication authorization forms that did not have parental permission and signatures during inspection today. Please obtain from parents or guardians and add to files. NOTE: Director was able to obtain parent permission and signature on all forms while Licensing Specialist was pres

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