Potomac Valley Academy Assembly of God
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 61
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The LS Observed That a Teacher Admitted That She Subjected a Child to Injurious Treatment.13A.16.07.01
- The LS Observed That the Teacher Admitted That the Safety and Security of a Child Was Compromised.13A.16.07.06A
- The LS Observed 3 Swings in the Infant Room; And the LS Observed a Child Reclining in One of the Swings.13A.16.09.03B(2)
Jan 22, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Specialist Observed Two Emergency Forms Out of the Files Reviewed Missing the Child's Physician or Source of Health…13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed two emergency forms out of the files reviewed missing the child's physician or source of health care, and one child that has an allergy that was not documented on the form. Facility is asked to review all children's files for completion and submit a letter of corrections.
- Specialist Observed a Child in Care Missing the Health Inventory and Record of Immunization13A.16.03.04D(3)
Specialist observed a child in care missing the health inventory and record of immunization. Facility is asked to obtain the missing information and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.
- Specialist Did Not Observe Paper Towels, Liquid Fragrance Free Soap, or Disposable Wash Clothes in the First Aid Kit13A.16.10.02E
Specialist did not observe paper towels, liquid fragrance free soap, or disposable wash clothes in the First Aid Kit. Facility is asked to obtain the missing items and submit photographic evidence upon completion.
- Specialist Observed Three Children with a Documented Allergy That Did Not Have a Completed Medication Authorization Form13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Specialist observed three children with a documented allergy that did not have a completed medication authorization form. Facility is asked to obtain the documents and submit a letter of corrections upon completion.