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The Salvation Army Richard Hazel Red Shield Youth Center

NORTH LAKE PARK, SALISBURY, MD 21801Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
90
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: May 27, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

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  1. May 27, 20256 Findings6 Important
    • Specialist Could Not Verify That a Written Agreement That Specifies the Fees and Provision of Care Has Been Negotiated with the Parent.13A.16.03.03D
    • Specialist Did Not Observe a Health Inventory in the Folder of an Enrolled Child (Z.P).13A.16.03.04G
    • Specialist Could Not Confirm That a Staff Orientation Has Been Completed for 3 Employees.13A.16.06.02
    • Four Staff Members Have Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Within 90 Days of Hire.13A.16.06.12A(3)
    • Specialist Could Not Verify That the Emergency Drills and Fire Drills Have Been Conducted.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
    • The Emergency Drill Does Not Have the Annual Update. The Specialist Did Discuss the Requirements of the Regulation with the Director.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
  2. Jul 15, 20246 Findings6 Important
    • The Staffing Patterns Posted Are Incorrect and Do Not Reflect the Actual Staff And/or Capacity of Each Classroom.13A.16.03.05B
    • Specialist Observed a Leaking Ceiling.13A.16.05.01A(1)
    • Puddle of Water on the Floor Resulting From a Leaking Ceiling.13A.16.05.01A(2)
    • Specialist Could Not Verify That the Staff Are Able to Keep Track of the Number of Children in Their Assigned Group.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
    • Specialist Observed a Group of Children in the Library13A.16.08.02B

      Specialist observed a group of children in the library. The group was part of a larger group of children. The staff that was in charge of that group was not qualified.

    • Groups Were Being Overseen by Staff Who Are Not Qualified to Be Lead Staff.13A.16.08.03A

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