The Boys & Girls Club of Bakersfield Elementary School
BAKER STREET, ABERDEEN, MD 21001Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 202411 Findings11 Important
- Attendance Record Not Dated. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03A(2)
- Several Emergency Information Forms Were Missing Information, Print Not Clear and Legible. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Medical Reports Whereby Doctoc and Parent Indicated a Child Could Not Have…13A.16.03.04I(4)
Licensing specialist observed several medical reports whereby doctoc and parent indicated a child could not have ceratin food. There was not a modified diet plan for those children.
- Administrator Unaware When a Regular Staff Member Ended Her Employment. School Started September 3, 2024. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Aide Was Alone with the Children. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12A(2)
- Saftey and Security Put at Risk with One Staff Member Who Is the Aide Left Alone with the Children Who Had Very Little…13A.16.07.06A
Saftey and security put at risk with one staff member who is the aide left alone with the children who had very little knowledge of the whereabouts of critical information. This is a repeat noncompliance.
- Aide Alone with the Children.13A.16.08.02A
- Aide Alone with the Children. Correct Immediately.13A.16.08.02B
- Licening Specialist Observed Children Enter the Room, Start Eating Without Washing Their Hands. Correct Immediately.13A.16.11.03B
- There Was Not a Staff Member Present Who Had Completed the Medication Administration Training.. Correct Immediately.13A.16.11.04F(1)
- Modified Diet Plan Not Present for Children Who Had Notations on Their Medical Report and Parent Assessment as To…13A.16.12.02A
Modified diet plan not present for children who had notations on their medical report and parent assessment as to certain food allergies. Correct immediately..
Feb 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Staff Was Unable to Provide Attendance Records for the Morning Session13A.16.03.03A(2)
Staff was unable to provide attendance records for the morning session. Licensing specialist was informed the records were at a staff member's home. Correct immediately.
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Several Emergency Information Forms13A.16.03.04C
Licensing specialist reviewed several emergency information forms. Several forms were missing emergency information contact person, doctor's name and telephone number and parent or guardian work telephone number. This is a repeat noncompliance from an inspection conducted on June 01, 2023. Correct
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