Nantucket Elementary School Age
NANTUCKET DRIVE, CROFTON, MD 21114Childery 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
- Recognized by Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 105
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Video Showing Director Putting Both of Her Hands on a Child13A.16.07.03B(4)
Licensing Specialist observed video showing Director putting both of her hands on a child, using force to remove the child from the breakfast line, and continued to restrain the child until another adult intervened. Facility will need to submit a statement of understanding as it pertains to the chi
- Licensing Specialist Observed That a Staff Member Was Not Following the Facility's Discipline Policy13A.16.07.03C(3)
Licensing Specialist observed that a staff member was not following the facility's discipline policy. Facility will need to review the their discipline policy with all staff and submit an acknowledgement that it has been reviewed with all staff at the center.
Mar 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Group of 27 Children in Gym Supervised by Two Aides at the Time of Inspection13A.16.08.02B
Licensing Specialist observed a group of 27 children in gym supervised by two aides at the time of inspection. Licensing Specialist also observed group of 24 children in the cafeteria supervised by only one Aide at the time of inspection. During the inspection, the Director moved substitute to the g
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Group of 24 Children in the Cafeteria with Only 1 Staff Member Qualifying as an Aide At…13A.16.08.03A
Licensing Specialist observed a group of 24 children in the Cafeteria with only 1 staff member qualifying as an aide at the time of inspection. Licensing also observed 33 children in Child Care Room with only 2 staff members present at the time of inspection. Facility to submit a written statement o
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