Royal International Christian 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.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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 41
- 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), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20266 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed That That One Student Needs AP Information on Emergency Form13A.17.03.04C
LS observed that that one student needs AP information on emergency form, two students needs emergency form completed and four students need emergency updated on their form.
- LS Observed That Four Children Need Leading Testing.13A.17.03.04E
- LS Observed That Staff Need to Complete Criminal Background Results13A.17.03.05B
LS observed that staff need to complete criminal background results, privacy rights forms, for their facility, and some staff need to update release of information form.
- LS Observed No Thermometer in Any of the Classrooms.13A.17.12.04A(1)
- LS Dd Not Observe a Thermometer in the Refrigerator.13A.17.12.04F(3)
- LS Dd Not Observe a Thermometer in the Freezer.13A.17.12.04F(4)
Apr 21, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed Two Children Who Did Not Have Emergency Forms in Their Children Files.13A.17.03.04C
- LS Observed That the Operator Was Using Preschool Classroom #2 and Did Not Get Approval From the Office of Child Care13A.17.03.07A
LS observed that the operator was using preschool classroom #2 and did not get approval from the office of child care. The operator also use the other side of preschool classroom #1, when that part of the room was not approved.
- LS Observed One Child Overcapacity in the Preschool Classroom #1 and in Preschool Classroom #2 Which Is Not An…13A.17.04.01B
LS observed one child overcapacity in the Preschool classroom #1 and in Preschool Classroom #2 which is not an approved by the office of child care there were 7 children under the age of 4.
- LS Observed That More Rubber Mulch Needs to Be Placed on the Play Area13A.17.05.12D
LS observed that more rubber mulch needs to be placed on the play area, it's a tripping hazard for children, The grill with propane tank is station in the play area and a sink cabinet that needs to be removed from the play area.
- LS Observed That Preschool Classroom #1 Was Over Capacity and Preschool Classroom #2 Was Not Approved and Had Seven…13A.17.07.06A
LS observed that preschool classroom #1 was over capacity and preschool classroom #2 was not approved and had seven children under the age of four.
May 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe of Any Written Record of Emergency and Disaster Drills.13A.17.03.03B(4)
- LS Observed That Not All Children Had Emergency Forms Filled Out by Parent.13A.17.03.04C