The Valley School, Inc.
EAST GREEN STREET, MIDDLETOWN, MD 21769Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 71
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- A Child Was Left Alone for Several Minutes in the Bathroom When the Rest of the Class Went Out to the Playground13A.16.07.06A
A child was left alone for several minutes in the bathroom when the rest of the class went out to the playground. A statement of correction will be sent to ensure this does not happen again.
- A Child Was Left Alone for Several Minutes in the Bathroom When the Rest of the Class Went Out to the Playground13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A child was left alone for several minutes in the bathroom when the rest of the class went out to the playground. A statement of correction will be sent to ensure this does not happen again.
- A Child Was Left Alone for Several Minutes in the Bathroom When the Rest of the Class Went Out to the Playground13A.16.08.01B(2)
A child was left alone for several minutes in the bathroom when the rest of the class went out to the playground. A statement of correction will be sent to ensure this does not happen again.
Jul 8, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A Teacher Handled a Child Inappropriately and Therefore Did Not Follow Appropriate Discipline13A.16.07.03A(2)
A teacher handled a child inappropriately and therefore did not follow appropriate discipline. When center management was aware of this, they removed the staff from the center.
- A Child Was Handled Inappropriately by a Teacher and Once the Management Became Aware of This, the Teacher Was Removed From the Center.13A.16.07.06A
- A Child Was Handled Inappropriately by a Teacher and Once the Management Became Aware of This, the Teacher Was Removed From the Center.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- There Was a Teacher Who Handled a Child Inappropriately and Was Removed From the Center Immediately.13A.16.08.01B(2)
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