Play Centers at Jemicy School
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.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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 15, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Observed Missing Health Inventory Part One for 2 Children. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed Missing Health Inventory Part Two for 3 Children. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Missing Immunization Record for One Child. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed Missing Medical Evaluation for an Aide. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed 14 Children with a Director and an Aide in the Library Annex13A.16.04.01B
LS observed 14 children with a director and an aide in the library annex. The annex has a capacity of 12. Correct immediately by sending a plan of action.
- LS Observed a Director Leaving the Library to Take One Child to the Bathroom13A.16.07.06A
LS observed a director leaving the library to take one child to the bathroom. Teacher assistant was standing between the library and library annex and aide was with the children in the library. Before snack time, LS observed assistant teacher standing in the hallway and sending children to the bathr
- LS Observed a Director Leaving the Library to Take One Child to the Bathroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed a director leaving the library to take one child to the bathroom. Teacher assistant was standing between the library and library annex and aide was with the children in the library. Before snack time, LS observed assistant teacher standing in the hallway and sending children to the bathr
- LS Observed a Director Leaving the Library to Take One Child to the Bathroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS observed a director leaving the library to take one child to the bathroom. Teacher assistant was standing between the library and library annex and aide was with the children in the library. Before snack time, LS observed assistant teacher standing in the hallway and sending children to the bathr
- LS Observed a Director Leaving the Library to Take One Child to the Bathroom13A.16.08.02B
LS observed a director leaving the library to take one child to the bathroom. Teacher assistant was standing between the library and library annex and aide was with the children in the library. Before snack time, LS observed assistant teacher standing in the hallway and sending children to the bathr
Sep 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Fridge Thermometer Was Showing Temperature of 48 Degrees F. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.05C(2)