Ritchey's Totlot LLC
LITTLE ANTIETAM ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Card Not Updated Annually for One Child in Care.13A.16.03.04C
Jun 28, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Use of a Three Point Harness to Deescalate Behavior Problems Is Prohibited.13A.16.07.06A
- Use of a Three Point Harness to Deescalate Behavior Problems Is Not a Reasonable Accommodation.13A.16.08.01A(1)
- Use of a Three Point Harness to Deescalate Behavior Is Not the Appropriate Use for This Equipment.13A.16.10.03A
Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Two Year Old Classroom Did Not Have Current Staffing Pattern Posted.13A.16.03.05B
Nov 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Staffing Pattern Posted in the Preschool Three Classroom Is Not Current.13A.16.03.05B
- Electrical Socket Near the Classroom Board Is Uncapped in the Prek Four and Five Room.13A.16.10.04F
Oct 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- One Staff Present with 11 Children , 1 One Year Old, Nine 2 Year Olds, and One 3 Year Old.13A.16.08.08A(1)
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