Sugarloaf Elementary Before and After School Enrichment
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.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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Staffing Pattern Posted with Employees Listed Who Are No Longer Employed13A.16.03.05B
LS observed staffing pattern posted with employees listed who are no longer employed. Facility must staffing pattern that reflects current staffing.
- One Aide Listed on the Staffing Pattern Posted Is No Longer Employed According to Director. Facility Must Remove Employee.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed One Staff Medical Dated 2019. Staff Member Must Obtain Updated Medical Report.13A.16.06.04A(4)
May 29, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Staffing Pattern Reflected a Staff Member Who Is Not Currently Working.13A.16.03.05B
- One Staff Member Is Listed Who Has Not Worked All School Year. Facility Does Not Have This Employee's File. Facility Will Remove Employee.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed 4.5 Hours of Completed Training for the Director for the Past Full Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Completed Basic Health and Safety Training for One Aide.13A.16.06.12A(3)
May 15, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Facility Does Not Have a Current or Previous Copy of COMAR on Site.13A.16.03.03B(5)
- Several Children's Emergency Forms Did Not Have the Source of Healthcare or Enrollment Dates Listed.13A.16.03.04C
- The Aide Was Missing the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Which Was Due March 30, 2024.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- Facility Has Documentation of Fire Evacuations and Disaster Drills but They Were Missing Fire Drills for the Month Of…13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Facility has documentation of fire evacuations and disaster drills but they were missing fire drills for the month of December, March and April.
- Several Medications Had Incomplete Documentation and Old Forms. Specifically Missing All Facility Receipt of Medication and Forms.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)