Veterans Elementary School Recreational Licensed Child Care
MONTGOMERY ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Medication Administration (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20264 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Designated Pick Up Guardian and Physician on One Emergency Form13A.16.03.04C
LS did not observe a designated pick up guardian and physician on one emergency form. Two emergency forms were not updated annually. Provider must have it completed by parents.
- LS Observed 6 Children's Files Missing Health Assessment Part 2. Provider Must Obtain From Parents.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed One Child with Medication, but No Medication Authorization Form13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
LS observed one child with medication, but no medication authorization form. Provider must complete the form and keep it with the medication. LS observed medication authorization forms for one child to be expired. Provider must have it updated and kept with the medication.
- LS Observed One Medication Expired Last Month13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
LS observed one medication expired last month. Provider must discard according to guidelines of the Office of National Drug Control Policy or return to child's parent.
Mar 6, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Did Not See a Current Medical for Staff AP13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Continued Training Hours for Staff DD From 10.2023 to 10.2024 -13A.16.06.10C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Basic Health and Safety Update for 2024 for Staff PN13A.16.06.12B(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Aide Orientation for Staff TF13A.16.06.12C
- LS Did Not Observe a Thermometer in the FA Kit13A.16.10.02E
- LS Observed Expired Medications for Currently Enrolled Children That Are Expired - Return Expired Medication to The…13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
LS observed expired medications for currently enrolled children that are expired - return expired medication to the parent - children EC, EK, MJ and AB
Jun 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Current Medical for 1 Staff Member13A.16.06.04A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Hours of Continued Training for 1 Staff Member13A.16.06.10C(1)