The Grapevine Early Learning Center
SOLOMONS ISLAND ROAD SOUTH, PRINCE FREDERICK, MD 20678Childery 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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (6), Medication Administration (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20265 Findings5 Important
- There Is No Written Documentation of Completed 2025 Emergency Drills and There Is No Written Documentation for A…13A.16.03.03B(4)
There is no written documentation of completed 2025 emergency drills and there is no written documentation for a December 2025 fire drill. Assistant Director stated she is sure the drills were completed, but they were not documented on the fire and emergency drill record. Please send a written pla
- One Preschool Teacher Did Not Complete the Required 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Training Cycle13A.16.06.09C
One preschool teacher did not complete the required 12 hours of continued training for the training cycle. This PS teacher has completed 6 hours of continued training and should complete an additional 6 hours of training as soon as possible. Once completed, please send copies of completed certific
- There Is a Medication Authorization Form for a Child in the School Age Room That Is Over One Year Old13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
There is a medication authorization form for a child in the school age room that is over one year old. These forms are to be completed by the child's health care provider every 12 months. Please have the parent obtain an updated medication authorization form from the health care provider and add i
- There Is an Inhaler for a Child in the School Age Room That Is Not in the Original Box Labeled by the Pharmacy13A.16.11.04A(3)
There is an inhaler for a child in the school age room that is not in the original box labeled by the pharmacy. Please arrange with parent to receive this prescription medication in the original pharmacy box with the child's information on it. Please send a photo to Licensing Specialist.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Cups13A.16.12.04G
Licensing Specialist observed cups, plates and plastic cutlery in a drawer in the PS-1 room that should be stored in either sealed bags or sealed containers. Please send plan of correction to Licensing Specialist.
Feb 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- One Preschool Teacher Completed Training for the 2023-2024 Training Cycle Late. This Training Has Been Completed and This Is Corrected.13A.16.06.09C
- One Aide Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Late. This Training Has Been Completed and Is Corrected.13A.16.06.12B(3)
Mar 13, 20245 Findings5 Important
- There Were 4 Emergency Forms Missing Daily13A.16.03.04C
There were 4 emergency forms missing daily, authorized pick up persons and 3 emergency forms missing health care provider information. Please obtain from parents or guardians and add to children's files. Please send copies of corrected forms to Licensing Specialist.
- Part 1 of the Health Inventory Form Was Missing for 1 Child During Inspection13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Part 1 of the health inventory form was missing for 1 child during inspection. Please have parent or guardian complete the form and add to the child's file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist.
- There Were 5 Employees Who Left Employment and the Office Was Not Provided Written Notification Within 5 Working Days…13A.16.03.06A(2)
There were 5 employees who left employment and the office was not provided written notification within 5 working days of the employees leaving. Director completed an OCC 1203 form deleting these employees while Licensing Specialist was on site. Licensing Specialist completed an OCC 1203A form onsi
- One Preschool Teacher Did Not Complete the Required Amount of Training for the October 2022-23 Training Cycle13A.16.06.09C
One preschool teacher did not complete the required amount of training for the October 2022-23 training cycle. This teacher should complete 10.5 hours of continued training immediately to correct this non-compliant issue. Please send certificates of completion to Licensing Specialist.
- There Was No Documentation During Inspection That 1 Aide Completed the Approved 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training…13A.16.06.12A(3)
There was no documentation during inspection that 1 aide completed the approved 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. Please have aide locate certificate if the training was completed or have the aide complete the training immediately. Please send copy of certificat
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