The Park School
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.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
- 140
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed One Child's Incomplete Emergency Form Is Missing the Authorized Daily Pick Up and Physician's Information13A.16.03.04C
LS observed one child's incomplete emergency form is missing the authorized daily pick up and physician's information. Program will have the emergency form completed then submit a copy to OCC immediately.
- LS Observed Staff's Files Missing the Following: One Missing a Medical Evaluation13A.16.03.05C
LS observed staff's files missing the following: one missing a medical evaluation, one missing the COMAR orientation, and three missing current criminal background check results. Program will obtain documentation and forward to OCC immediately.
Aug 31, 20235 Findings5 Important
- LSs Did Not Observe a Current Year Fire Inspection Report13A.16.02.03C(4)
LSs did not observe a current year fire inspection report. The program has a copy of the receipt for the next inspection. The last inspection report was completed May 2022. Program contacted the fire department during the inspection and was informed that the program is scheduled to be inspected in
- LSs Did Not Observe Record of Verified Attendance by Each Child's Parent.13A.16.03.03A(2)
- LSs Did Not Observe Disaster Plan Drills for the Year13A.16.03.03B(4)
LSs did not observe disaster plan drills for the year. Program will ensure that 2 drills are completed immediately since school has reopened.
- LSs Observed a Certificate for 30 Hours of an Unapproved Training13A.16.06.05C(1)
LSs observed a certificate for 30 hours of an unapproved training. LSs that the director is enrolled in 12 hours of approved continuing training via Core of knowledge, to be completed as soon as possible.
- LSs Observed an Unapproved 30 Hour Training, but Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Approved Continuing Training for the Preschool Teachers.13A.16.06.09C