Y Before and After School Enrichment Spring Garden ES
BOXWOOD DRIVE, HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074Childery 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.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
- 45
- 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 (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20264 Findings4 Important
- The Most Current License Was Not Posted.13A.16.02.01E
- There Was an Emergency Form That Did Not Have the Address of the Physician.13A.16.03.04C
- There Was a File That Did Not Contain Documentation of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- There Was a Medication Administration Form That Did Not Have the Name of the Medication, the Dosage and the Method to Take the Medicine.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Apr 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- There Was No Documentation of the Center Aide Orientation for a Staff Member That Has Been at the Site More Than 6 Months.13A.16.06.12C
- There Were Two School Aged Children Under a Table That Was Covered by a Sheet13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
There were two school aged children under a table that was covered by a sheet. The LS had to inform the staff who were located at the other end of the cafeteria that these children were under the table hiding.
Apr 29, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Last Documentation of Fire Drills Was December of 2023. There Was No Documentation of Disaster Drills.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- There Were Three Files That Did Not Contain Documentation of Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.02
- There Was a File That Did Not Contain Documentation of 6 Hours of Continued MSDE Approved Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
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