Play Centers at Carroll Manor Elementary School
CARROLL MANOR ROAD, BALDWIN, MD 21013Childery 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
- 45
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed 14 Children Signed in on the Attendance Sheet and 17 Children in Care.13A.16.03.03B(1)
- LS Observed One Child's Health Inventory Part 1 Not Signed nor Dated by the Parent.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Did Not Observe a Full Day Daily Schedule for the Group.13A.16.09.01A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe a Paper or Plastic Bag in the First Aid Kit.13A.16.10.02E
Sep 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Last Documented Fire Inspection for the Program Was November 1, 2022.13A.16.05.01B
- LS Did Not Observe That the Aide Orientation Was Completed for One Aide Staff.13A.16.06.12C
Sep 21, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed One Staff Record Missing a Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.02
- LS Did Not Observe That One Staff's Medical Evaluation Was Completed on a Form Supplied by the Office.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- LS Observed One Aide Staff Missing the Required Aide Orientation.13A.16.06.12C
- LS Observed One Child's Emergency Prescription Medication Missing the Parental Permission.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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