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Severn School Age Child Care

REECE ROAD, SEVERN, MD 21144Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 Health and Wellness.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
School-Age
Licensed capacity
60
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • All 4 Staff Were Unable to Accurately Report to OCC How Many Children Were Currently in Their Care.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
    • 39 Children Were Present, Only a Director and 3 Aides13A.16.08.02B

      39 children were present, only a director and 3 aides. On 1203 provided by SACC admin it also shows all three staff besides director listed as Aides. OCC reviewed substitute log and a no staff were listed for today substituting. OCC requested that director fill in the substitute log for today.

    • Currently Only Director Is Qualified13A.16.08.03A

      Currently only Director is qualified, all other staff on site are currently aides, while 39 children were in care requiring 2 qualified teachers and/or director and an aide.

  2. Apr 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Observed That More Than One Child Did Have the Physician Information on the Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C

      LS observed that more than one child did have the physician information on the emergency forms. Facility will send a letter of corrections ensuring that all children files have been reviewed and physician information has been added to the emergency forms.

    • LS Observed That a Handwashing Sign Was Missing at the Handwashing Sinks in the Boys Bathroom13A.16.11.03A

      LS observed that a handwashing sign was missing at the handwashing sinks in the boys bathroom. Handwashing signs were placed at the sink at the time of inspection and marked as corrected.

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