Spring Ridge Elementary Before and After School Enrichment
RIDGEFIELD DRIVE, FREDERICK, MD 21701Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Site Director Was Alone with 18 Children13A.16.07.06A
At the time of this inspection the site director was alone with 18 children. This is not ensuring the safety and security of the children at all times. The site director attempted to contact management for further instructions, no answer.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Site Director Was Alone with 18 Children13A.16.08.03A
At the time of this inspection the site director was alone with 18 children. This is not meeting staff to child ratios. The site director attempted to contact management for further instructions, no answer.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Site Director Was Alone with 18 Children13A.16.08.03D(3)
At the time of this inspection the site director was alone with 18 children, 1 preschool age child and 17 school age children. This is not meeting staff to child ratios. The site director attempted to contact management for further instructions, no answer.
Aug 26, 20258 Findings8 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection There Were No Emergency or Disaster Drills Available for the LS to Review on Site.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Does Not Have a Copy or Access to a Copy of the Regulations13A.16.03.03B(5)
At the time of this inspection the facility does not have a copy or access to a copy of the regulations. The facility is to have a copy that is vailable for parents and staff to reference.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Had One Emergency Card That Is Missing the Parent Signuature and 4 Missing…13A.16.03.04C
At the time of this inspection the facility had one emergency card that is missing the parent signuature and 4 missing their 2025 annual updates. The facility is to obtain this missing information and submit evidence to the LS immediately.
- At the Time of This Inspection There Were No Staff Files for the LS to Review on Site13A.16.03.05D(1)
At the time of this inspection there were no staff files for the LS to review on site. The facility is to ensure complete staff files are available at this location at all times.
- At the Time of This Inspection There Were No Staff Files for the LS to Review on Site13A.16.06.02
At the time of this inspection there were no staff files for the LS to review on site. The facility is to ensure complete staff files are available at this location at all times. The facility is to submit completed orietnations to the LS immediately.
- At the Time of This Inspection There Were No Staff Files for the LS to Review on Site13A.16.06.04A(1)
At the time of this inspection there were no staff files for the LS to review on site. The facility is to ensure complete staff files are available at this location at all times. The facility is to submit completed medicals to the LS immediately.
- At the Time of This Inspection There Were No Staff Files for the LS to Review on Site13A.16.06.05C(1)
At the time of this inspection there were no staff files for the LS to review on site. The facility is to ensure complete staff files are available at this location at all times. The facility is to submit completed training for the director dated between 05/23-04/24 and 05/24-04/25 to the LS immedia
- At the Time of This Inspection There Were No Staff Files for the LS to Review on Site13A.16.06.12B(1)
At the time of this inspection there were no staff files for the LS to review on site. The facility is to ensure complete staff files are available at this location at all times. The facility is to submit completed continued training for Leslie dated 09/24-08/25 to the LS immediately.
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