Rock Church Academy
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.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
- 267
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 202612 Findings12 Important
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing H1, H2, Immunizations, and Lead for a Two Year Old13A.17.03.02A
LS observed that the Program was missing H1, H2, immunizations, and lead for a two year old. (V.S) LS observed that two year old G.P is missing lead.
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing H1, H2, Immunizations, and Lead for a Two Year Old13A.17.03.02B(1)
LS observed that the Program was missing H1, H2, immunizations, and lead for a two year old. (V.S) LS observed that two year old G.P is missing lead.
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing Lead for a Two Year Old13A.17.03.02D
LS observed that the Program was missing lead for a two year old. (V.S) LS observed that two year old G.P is missing lead. The director will inform the parents. The director will send the LS documentation.
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing H1, H2, Immunizations, and Lead for a Two Year Old13A.17.03.04A
LS observed that the Program was missing H1, H2, immunizations, and lead for a two year old. (V.S) The child referenced in the complaint is a Kindergarten student; he doesn't attend before and after school care. Hence, he doesn't fall under the jurisdiction of OCC.
- The LS and the Director Discussed Having the Forms All in Binders Not on the Facts/APP13A.17.03.04B(1)
The LS and the Director discussed having the forms all in binders not on the Facts/APP. The Director implemented this app. in September. The director will go back to paper pencil record-keeping.
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing H1, H2, Immunizations, and Lead for a Two Year Old13A.17.03.04B(2)
LS observed that the Program was missing H1, H2, immunizations, and lead for a two year old. (V.S) LS observed that two year old G.P is missing lead.
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing H1, H2, Immunizations, and Lead for a Two Year Old13A.17.03.04C
LS observed that the Program was missing H1, H2, immunizations, and lead for a two year old. (V.S) The child referenced in the complaint is a Kindergarten student; he doesn't attend before and after school care. Hence, he doesn't fall under the jurisdiction of OCC.
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing H1, H2, Immunizations, and Lead for a Two Year Old. (V.S)13A.17.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing Two Lead Screenings for (V.S) and (G.P) The Director Will Send the LS a Copy…13A.17.03.04E
LS observed that the Program was missing two lead screenings for (V.S) and (G.P) The director will send the LS a copy once she receives it from the families.
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing Immunizations, for a Two Year Old. (V.S)13A.17.03.04G
- A Volunteer Had a Child Accompany Her to Work at Rock Church on Three Occasions13A.17.04.02D
A Volunteer had a child accompany her to work at Rock Church on three occasions. The child is fifteen months. Rock Church is licensed for ages two and up. The child wasn't enrolled however the child was on-site during child care hours.
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing H1, H2, Immunizations, and Lead for a Two Year Old13A.17.08.01C
LS observed that the Program was missing H1, H2, immunizations, and lead for a two year old. (V.S) The Program isn't aware if this child has any needs/ allergies,/medical conditions that need to be addressed. LS observed that G.P was missing a lead screening. The Program doesn't know if the child
Sep 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The LS Observed That There Is a Strong Odor in the Pre-K Wing. the Director Is Alerting the Maintenance People to Check the Sewage.13A.17.05.01B