Woodlawn Stages Before and After Care
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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: May 22, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical10 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Children's Emergency Forms Were Not on Site.13A.16.03.04B(1)
- LS Was Unable to Observe Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Children Playing a Wrestling Video Game.13A.16.09.01C(3)
May 23, 20249 Findings2 Critical7 Important
- LS Observed a Staff Member Working Who Has Not Been Cleared by OCC. OCC Was Not Notified.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed an Employee Working with Children Who Has Not Been Cleared by OCC Yet. OCC Was Not Notified of the New Hire.13A.16.07.06C
- LS Observed a Child Missing Health Inventory 1.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed a Children Missing Health Inventory 2.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Children Missing Lead.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Did Not Receive Notification of a New Employee Being Hired.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Did Not Receive Notification of an Employee Ending Employment.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Did Not Observe Continued Training for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Training for the Programs School Age Teacher.13A.16.06.10C(1)