Ridgeway Elementary School Age Child Care
EVERGREEN RD, SEVERN, MD 21144Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Substitute Log, Which Was Blank.13A.16.03.05D(1)
- LS Observed 40 Children in the Cafeteria, Which Has a Capacity of 40 According to the License.13A.16.04.01B
- Upon Arrival, LS Observed 3 Aides Supervising 40 Children.13A.16.08.02B
Feb 22, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Staffing Pattern That Was Posted in From 08/28/2023.13A.16.03.05B
- Upon Arrival, 40 Children Were Present in the Cafeteria. Capacity of the Cafeteria Is 30.13A.16.04.01B
- 40 Children Were Present with Only the Director and Aide Present.13A.16.08.03A
- 40 Children Were Present with Only the Director and Aide Present.13A.16.08.03C(2)
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