Tuscarora Elementary Before and After School Enrichment
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.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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Staffing Pattern Posted Lists a Staff Member Who Is No Longer Working at This Location.13A.16.03.05B
- Staffing Pattern Posted Lists a Staff Member Who Is No Longer Working at This Location13A.16.03.06A(2)
Staffing pattern posted lists a staff member who is no longer working at this location. Delete form is required for one employee. Facility stated they left in January.
- LS Observed 7.5 Hours of Continued Training for the Previous Full Year for One Teacher.13A.16.06.10C(1)
Jun 3, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed One Emergency Form Needing Physician Information.13A.16.03.04C
- One Employee Is Still Listed as Associated Who Ended Employment at the End of Last School Year13A.16.03.06A(2)
One employee is still listed as associated who ended employment at the end of last school year. Facility will send delete form for this location.
- LS Observed Two Medication Authorization Forms That Were Not Dated by the Parent, Date of Plan Was Not Listed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
May 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Received New Staffing Patterns on 5.6.2024 with the Staff Change and Personnel List13A.16.03.05B
LS received new staffing patterns on 5.6.2024 with the staff change and personnel list. The new staffing patterns reflected only one classroom and do not separate the groups as previously discussed. Old staffing patterns are currently posted.
- LS Received New Staffing Patterns on 5.6.2024 with the Staff Change and Personnel List13A.16.08.03D(3)
LS received new staffing patterns on 5.6.2024 with the staff change and personnel list. The new staffing patterns reflected only one classroom. LS has previously discussed with the facility that the 2 groups must be considered separate groups and have completely separate operations with staffing p