Sunderland Elementary Before and After School Program
CLYDE JONES ROAD, SUNDERLAND, MD 20689Childery 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.5 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 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 (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- One School Age Teacher Did Not Complete the 2025 BHS Update Training by 12-31-2513A.16.06.10C(3)
One school age teacher did not complete the 2025 BHS update training by 12-31-25. This SA teacher completed the training while Licensing Specialist was present at the facility today, therefore this is corrected.
May 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The School Age Teacher Completed the Required 12 Hours of Continued Training Late for 2023-202413A.16.06.10C(1)
The school age teacher completed the required 12 hours of continued training late for 2023-2024. This training has been completed and this is corrected. This school age teacher should complete the 2024-2025 training by the end of November 2025.
May 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Was No Part 1 Health Inventory Form for One Child During the Inspection Today13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
There was no Part 1 health inventory form for one child during the inspection today. Please obtain from parent or guardian and add to child's file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist.