Play Centers at Jacksonville Elementary School
HILLENDALE HEIGHTS ROAD, PHOENIX, MD 21131Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Medication Administration (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed One Child's Medication Missing the Health Practitioners Signature of Approval.13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
- LS Observed One Child's Prescription Medication Missing a Prescription Label.13A.16.11.04A(3)
Sep 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That the Center's Most Recent Fire Inspection Was in March of 2023.13A.16.05.01B
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Clock Hours of Continued Training for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
Sep 27, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Function or Position in the Staff Record for One Aide Staff.13A.16.03.05C
- Center Did Not Notify OCC of the Ending of Employment of 7 Staff Members.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed That the Last Fire Inspection for That Center Was November 17, 2021.13A.16.05.01B
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