Southern Maryland Christian Academy Before and After School Care
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH ROAD, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 131
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.17.06.02
At the time of the inspection, one staff member had been employed with the center for more than 90 days; however, there was no evidence that they had completed the approved 3-hour Basic Health and Safety training. Additionally, several staff had no evidence of completing the 2024 basic health and sa
- At the Time of the Inspection, It Was Noted That 2 Staff Members Need Evidence of an Updated Medical Evaluation13A.17.06.04A(4)
At the time of the inspection, it was noted that 2 staff members need evidence of an updated medical evaluation. Please submit evidence to the specialist once the document has been obtained. Please see the additional comments sheet.
Sep 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 1 Preschool Substitute Who Was Hired April 2023 Does Not Have a Medical Evaluation on File13A.17.06.04A(1)
1 preschool substitute who was hired April 2023 does not have a medical evaluation on file. The director is working on obtaining a medical evaluation for the K4 teacher and 1 preschool substitute as they were just hired at the beginning of the school year. Please forward a copy of these 3 medical ev
- The Licensing Specialist Noted That a Preschool Aide Who Is Also an Extended Care Staff Person Was Working in the K3…13A.17.07.06B
The Licensing Specialist noted that a preschool aide who is also an extended care staff person was working in the K3 classroom and had not been fully cleared by the OCC due to a pending Release of Information form. Per the Licensing Specialist's request, the Early Education Principal/Director instru
- Upon Inspection of the Chapel Building13A.17.11.03A
Upon inspection of the Chapel Building, the Licensing Specialist noted that the girls bathroom did not have a written handwashing procedure posted. The written handwashing procedure was posted the day of the inspection.
Sep 26, 20234 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Staff Member, MD Has Been Approved by the School to Be a Substitute for All Grades13A.17.07.06B
Staff member, MD has been approved by the school to be a substitute for all grades. The OCC was not aware that staff member, MD is occasionally a substitute in the preschool classrooms and was observed to be alone in the K4 (3-year-old) classroom at the time of the inspection. While on site, the Lic
- AW and LH Did Not Have Evidence of Having Completed a Staff Orientation Form13A.17.06.02
AW and LH did not have evidence of having completed a staff orientation form. Both employees completed a staff orientation form during the inspection. The school has their own staff orientation form. The Licensing Specialist recommended that the OCC's Staff Orientation Verification form be utilized
- Upon Inspection of the E7/E8 (4-year-old) Classroom the Licensing Specialist Noted That There Were Several Hazardous…13A.17.10.04A
Upon inspection of the E7/E8 (4-year-old) classroom the Licensing Specialist noted that there were several hazardous products including Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, Expo cleaner, and the school's cleansing agent on top of a filing cabinet which could possibly be reached by the children in care. All th
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That Plates13A.17.12.04G
The Licensing Specialist observed that plates, cups, and silverware were not in a sealed container and were located on the top of the children's cubbies in the K2 and K3 (4-year-old) classrooms. All single service items were put into Ziploc bags during the inspection to ensure that they are protecte
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