Park Elementary Child Enrichment Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Center Self Reported That a Child Eloped Due to the Staff Member Misidentifying the Individual Who Came to the Program at Pick-up.13A.16.07.05
- The Center Self Reported That a Child Eloped Due to the Staff Member Misidentifying the Individual Who Came to the Program at Pick-up.13A.16.07.06A
- The Center Self Reported That a Child Eloped Due to the Staff Member Misidentifying the Individual Who Came to the Program at Pick-up.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
May 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed From Self-report of Facility That a Child Left the Building and Walked Home Unaccompanied13A.16.07.06A
Licensing Specialist confirmed from self-report of facility that a child left the building and walked home unaccompanied. Facility needs to submit letter of corrections stating their policies that are in place to prevent this from happening again.
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed a Child Left the Facility on May 1213A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing Specialist confirmed a child left the facility on May 12, 2025 and staff were unaware that the child was missing until the parent notified the Director via email. Facility needs to submit letter of corrections stating what practices they are implementing to prevent this from happening aga
Apr 5, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children Enrolled on February 1213A.16.03.04A
Licensing Specialist observed two children enrolled on February 12, 2024, who did not have the required forms, except for their Emergency Form on file at the center at the time of inspection. Facility needs to obtain Health Inventory, Lead Testing Certificate, Immunization Record, and Parent Agreeme
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Substitute Working at the Time of Inspection Who Is Not on the Facilities Personnel…13A.16.03.05D(1)
Licensing Specialist observed a substitute working at the time of inspection who is not on the facilities Personnel List and no file was on site at the time of inspection. Facility to submit staff member's required paperwork if being added to the site.
- Licensing Specialist Was Unable to Observe the Facility's Sub Log at the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.05E
Licensing Specialist was unable to observe the facility's sub log at the time of inspection. Facility to submit copy to Licensing Specialist once Director locates it as correction.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Record of Fire or Emergency Drills Recorded for the Center at the Time of Inspection13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Licensing Specialist observed no record of fire or emergency drills recorded for the center at the time of inspection. Facility to submit copies to LS when Director locates as correction.