Parkway Elementary Before and After School Enrichment
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
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Two Children 'S Emergency Forms Needing Physician Information13A.16.03.04C
LS observed two children 's emergency forms needing physician information. LS observed one child's emergency form needing daily pickup information.
- LS Observed 9.5 Hours of Continued Training for the Last Full Year for Site Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
May 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The SA Teacher's Dates on the Professional Development Plans Were Incorrect13A.16.06.10C(1)
The SA teacher's dates on the professional development plans were incorrect. With a hire date of 8.16.2016, her professional development dates should be from August 1 through July 31 each year. LS reviewed all certificates and found 3 hours of training for 8.1.22-7.31.23 and 9 hours of training si