Play Centers at Summit Park Elementary 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed the Director Talking One Child to the Bathroom and Leaving Two Aides in Charge of One Child in the Cafeteria13A.16.07.06A
LS observed the director talking one child to the bathroom and leaving two aides in charge of one child in the cafeteria. LS also observed the director walking out of cafeteria to make a phone call leaving two aides in charge of 2 children. Corrected on site when the director came back to the cafete
- LS Observed the Director Talking One Child to the Bathroom and Leaving Two Aides in Charge of One Child in the Cafeteria13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed the director talking one child to the bathroom and leaving two aides in charge of one child in the cafeteria. LS also observed the director walking out of cafeteria to make a phone call leaving two aides in charge of 2 children. Corrected on site when the director came back to the cafete
Mar 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Teacher Walking Out of the Cafeteria13A.16.07.06A
LS observed teacher walking out of the cafeteria, leaving children unsupervised, to open the door to parents and children. LS also saw a child leaving the cafeteria alone to use the bathroom. Please correct by submitting a supervision plan.
- LS Observed Teacher Walking Out of the Cafeteria13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS observed teacher walking out of the cafeteria, leaving children unsupervised, to open the door to parents and children. LS also saw a child leaving the cafeteria alone to use the bathroom. Correct immediately by sending an action plan.