Mutual Elementary Before and After School Program
BALL ROAD, PORT REPUBLIC, MD 20676Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20243 Findings3 Important
- When Licensing Specialist Checked the Attendance Record on Pro Care13A.16.03.03B(1)
When Licensing Specialist checked the attendance record on Pro Care, there were 8 children marked as present, but there were 9 children present. Director determined which child had not been signed in by the parent and signed the child in. This was corrected on site. All CCPS child care sites use
- There Are 4 Children's Emergency Forms That Are Missing Their Health Care Provider Information13A.16.03.04C
There are 4 children's emergency forms that are missing their health care provider information. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies of emergency forms to Licensing Specialist.
- There Are Four Pre-K Children Enrolled in the Program13A.16.10.04F
There are four Pre-K children enrolled in the program, therefore electrical sockets in all child care spaces must be capped. There were four electrical sockets that were not capped in the gymnasium when LS arrived. Director immediately capped those sockets. This was corrected on site while LS was
Oct 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Director, LH, Completed 11 Hours of Continued Training During Her September 2022-2023 Training Cycle13A.16.06.05C(1)
Director, LH, completed 11 hours of continued training during her September 2022-2023 training cycle. Director is 1 hour short in training. Please complete 1 hour of continued training and send copy of certificate to Licensing Specialist. At the next annual inspection, Licensing Specialist will b
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