Patuxent Appeal Campus Before and After School Program
APPEAL LANE, LUSBY, MD 20657Childery 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
- 60
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- One Child Needs a Daily, Authorized Pick Up Person Added to Their Form13A.16.03.04C
One child needs a daily, authorized pick up person added to their form. Please obtain from parents and add to file. Please send copy to Lic Specialist.
- Two School Age Child Care Teachers Completed Their Annual, Continued Training Late13A.16.06.10C(1)
Two school age child care teachers completed their annual, continued training late. All training that was required has been completed, so this is corrected. Center is reminded that all staff should complete their annual, continued training within their individual, 12 month training cycles.
- There Was No Evidence During the Inspection That Any Staff Members Have Current 1st Aid and CPR13A.16.10.02B
There was no evidence during the inspection that any staff members have current 1st Aid and CPR. One aide took an online 1st Aid and CPR course that is current, but the Office of Child Care does not accept online 1st Aid and CPR training. The Director explained all staff have taken the course, but
Sep 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- One School Age Child Care Teacher Did Not Have the Basic Health and Safety Update in Their File Today During The…13A.16.06.10C(3)
One school age child care teacher did not have the basic health and safety update in their file today during the inspection. If the training has been completed, please put a copy of the certificate in the personnel file at the center and send a copy to Licensing Specialist. If the training has not
Sep 13, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Emergency Form for a Drop in Child, AH, That Needs to Be Updated by Parent/guardian13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed one emergency form for a drop in child, AH, that needs to be updated by parent/guardian. Please have parent/guardian update form and add to file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist.
- There Is One Child13A.16.03.04D(3)
There is one child, AE, who was enrolled last year, who does not have Part 2 of the health inventory form completed by a health care provider (the form on file was completed by parent). Please have Part 2 of health inventory form completed by the child's health care provider and add to file. Send
- Aide, PG, Completed 2 Hours of Continued Training for the August 2022-2023 Training Cycle13A.16.06.12B(1)
Aide, PG, completed 2 hours of continued training for the August 2022-2023 training cycle. 5 additional hours completed during that time was used to correct the training shortage for 2021-2022. PG should complete 4 hours of continued training immediately and then complete an additional 6 hours for
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