Stevens Forest SAS
STEVENS FOREST RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045Childery 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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- From the Sample of Records Reviewed13A.16.03.04E
From the sample of records reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of the appropriate lead test for two children born after January 1, 2025. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test from a health care provider.
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Criminal Background Check Results Being Maintained in One Staff Person's File13A.16.03.05C
LS did not observe evidence of criminal background check results being maintained in one staff person's file. Facility must immediately submit evidence of a complete file being maintained on site for the staff person.
Sep 22, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Documents in Each Staff Members Personnel File13A.16.03.05C
LS did not observe all of the required documents in each staff members personnel file. Facility must ensure that each file maintained on site is complete with all required documents and immediately provide evidence that the missing documents have been placed in the file.
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