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Tree of Life Preschool at Congregation Kol Shalom

HIDDEN MEADOW LN, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
School
Age groups served
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
39
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Jun 4, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Emergency Vehicles Would Not Be Able to Get Pass Incase of Emergency Due to Entrance Being Blocked.13A.17.05.02
  2. May 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Specialist Observed That Each Child's Attendance Did Not Include Verification by Each Child's Parent of That Child's…13A.17.03.03A(2)

      Specialist observed that each child's attendance did not include verification by each child's parent of that child's recorded daily attendance in care. Director shall submit a plan of action to ensure that each child's parent verifies the child's recorded daily attendance.

    • Specialist Observed No Evidence of Completion of the Initial Basic Health and Safety Training for 2 Individuals…13A.17.03.05B

      Specialist observed no evidence of completion of the initial Basic Health and Safety training for 2 individuals employed at the facility. Director shall ensure that the individuals complete the initial Basic Health and Safety training and submit the training certificates.

  3. Apr 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Specialist Observed That One Staff Member Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training as Required Within 90…13A.17.03.05B

      Specialist observed that one staff member did not complete the basic health and safety training as required within 90 days of the hire date. Facility shall submit the training certificate upon completion.

    • Specialist Observed That One Teacher Did Not Complete at Least 12 Hours of Continued Training per Last Full Year Of…13A.17.14.06B(7)

      Specialist observed that one teacher did not complete at least 12 hours of continued training per last full year of employment. Specialist observed that the Teacher completed 6 hours of training during the time period August 2022 to August 2023. Teacher has taken at least 6 hours of training since A

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