Refreshing Spring Learning Center
RIVERDALE ROAD, RIVERDALE, MD 20737Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 99
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 11, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing Immunization Records13A.17.03.02A
Specialist observed one childs file missing immunization records. Specialist observed one childs file who is younger than 6 years old at the time of admission missing proof of lead screening.
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Who Is Younger Than 6 Years Old at the Time of Admission Missing Proof of Lead Screening.13A.17.03.02D
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing Page One of the Emergency Fom13A.17.03.04C
Specialist observed one childs file missing page one of the emergency fom. Specialist observed one childs emergency form with the incorrect date of birth, Specialist observed 3 childs emergency form missing the childs physician/ health care provider name, address, and telephone number.
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing Part I of the Health Inventory.13A.17.03.04D(1)
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Who Is Younger Than 6 Years Old at the Time of Admission Missing Proof of Lead Screening.13A.17.03.04E
- Specialist Observed One Childs File Missing Immunization Records.13A.17.03.04G
- Specialist Observed Facility Operating in 8 Classrooms That Were Not Approved and Not Listed on the Facility's Registration.13A.17.03.07A
- Specialist Observed in the Children's Bathroom of Classroom 2 a Pile of White Cleaning Rags Being Stored in Between The…13A.17.09.03A
Specialist observed in the children's bathroom of classroom 2 a pile of white cleaning rags being stored in between the two children's sinks. Specialist observed a broom , dust pan, and Swiffer mop being store between the wall and sink located near the light switch. Specialist observed in the child
- Specialist Observed in the Children's Bathroom of Classroom 2 a Pile of White Cleaning Rags Being Stored N Between The…13A.17.10.04A
Specialist observed in the children's bathroom of classroom 2 a pile of white cleaning rags being stored n between the two children's sinks. Specialist observed a broom , dust pan, and Swiffer mop being store between the wall and sink located near the light switch. Specialist observed in the childr
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed in the Centers Main Building a Roach Crawling on the Wall in the Kitchen.13A.17.05.11A
Jan 29, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Discussed with Interim Educational Manger and Director That Must Notify OCC of New Employees and Supply the Office…13A.17.03.06A(1)
LS discussed with Interim Educational Manger and Director that must notify OCC of new employees and supply the office with the appropriate documents.
- LS Discussed with Interim Educational Manger and Director That Must Notify OCC of a Staff Members Employment Ending.13A.17.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed Rooms Being Used for Care That Were Not Reported for Approval to OCC13A.17.03.07A
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