Plum Point Elementary Before and After School Program
PLUM POINT ROAD, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Aide Completed the Required, Annual Basic Health and Safety Update Late. The Training Is Complete, So This Is Corrected.13A.16.06.12B(3)
Sep 11, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- There Is One Child Enrolled Who Has an Epi-Pen and Benedryl Stored at School13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
There is one child enrolled who has an Epi-Pen and Benedryl stored at school. The medications are locked in the nurse's office, but the child care staff have access to the nurse's office. The medication is current and labeled as required, but the medication administration form in the child's file
- There Are Two Emergency Forms That Do Not Have Daily, Authorized Pick Up Persons Included13A.16.03.04C
There are two emergency forms that do not have daily, authorized pick up persons included. Please obtain from parents-guardians and add to children's files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
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