Zion's Christian Academy
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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 5
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Mar 3, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed an Expired Fire Permit That Expired on 11/24/2025.13A.16.02.03C(4)
Mar 25, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed One Child's File Without an Updated Emergency Form.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed 3 Children Without Lead Results in Their Files.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed One Potential Staff Member That Was Not Know to the OCC in the Infant Room. Potential Staff Member Was Sent Home.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed Bottles That Were Not Premade in the Infant Room.13A.16.12.06C(1)
Mar 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Several Stained Ceiling Tiles and One Broken Tile in the Hallway.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- LS Observed a Broken Bench in the Play Area.13A.16.05.12D