New Market School Age Center
WEST MAIN STREET, NEW MARKET, MD 21774Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.04A(4)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of a medical report dated within 5 years for director, J.L. or substitute, D.S. The center shall submit current medical reports immediately.
May 9, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Cleaning Agents on a Cart Accessible to the Children During the Inspection13A.16.10.04A
Licensing Specialist observed cleaning agents on a cart accessible to the children during the inspection. The director moved the items to an inaccessible location during the inspection.
- At the Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence That Parents Were Given a Written Screen Time Policy.13A.16.09.01C(6)
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