The Barnesville School
PEACH TREE ROAD, BARNESVILLE, MD 20838Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20258 Findings8 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has 7 Emergency Cards That Are Missing Information Along with 5 Additional…13A.16.03.04C
At the time of this inspection the facility has 7 emergency cards that are missing information along with 5 additional that are missing their annual update for 2024. The facility is to review all emergency cards and ensure they are complete and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Missing Part 1 of the Health Assessment for 2 Children Enrolled in Care…13A.16.03.04D(3)
At the time of this inspection the facility is missing part 1 of the health assessment for 2 children enrolled in care along with 2 additional missing the doctor portion of the health assessment. The facility is to obtain these missing records and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has 5 Children Missing Their Proper Lead Screenings13A.16.03.04E
At the time of this inspection the facility has 5 children missing their proper lead screenings. The facility is to obtain these missing records and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the LS Was Unable to Review Medicals for 2 Staff Members13A.16.06.04A(1)
At the time of this inspection the LS was unable to review medicals for 2 staff members. The facility is to obtain these completed medicals from the staff and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has 2 Lead Preschool Teachers Missing Continued Training Hours for Their…13A.16.06.09C
At the time of this inspection the facility has 2 lead preschool teachers missing continued training hours for their 2023-2024 training year. The facility is to have the staff complete this training within the next 15 days and submit evidence along with the professional development plan to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has 1 Lead School Age Teachers Missing Continued Training Hours for Their…13A.16.06.10C(1)
At the time of this inspection the facility has 1 lead school age teachers missing continued training hours for their 2023-2024 training year. The facility is to have the staff complete this training within the next 15 days and submit evidence along with the professional development plan to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Is Missing Gauze Pads13A.16.10.02E
At the time of this inspection the facility is missing gauze pads, ice pack, fragrance free soap and disposable wash cloths from the first aid kit. The facility is to obtain these missing items and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Facility Has Cleaning Wipes Accessible to Children in Room B13A.16.10.04A
At the time of this inspection the facility has cleaning wipes accessible to children in Room B. The facility is to remove these and submit evidence to the LS.
Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Lead Preschool Teacher Is Missing 6 Hours of Continued Training for the 2022-2023…13A.16.06.09C
At the time of this inspection the lead preschool teacher is missing 6 hours of continued training for the 2022-2023 training year. Facility to have staff complete these hours and submit evidence to the LS within 30 days of this inspection.
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