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Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center

La Plata, MD 206464.5· 42 reviews

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About Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center

Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in La Plata, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care and pre-k.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-based

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Grades Pre-K3 to 8
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “General Hours Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-3:00 PM; School Hours 7:00 AM-2:00 PM; Aftercare 2:00 PM-5:59 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Grades Pre-K3 to 8
ProgramsAfter-school care and pre-k
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic)
Discounts$2,000 discount per child who is 'living the Catholic faith'
TransportationTransportation (bus systems for students in designated Charles County Public School zones)
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
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Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 18, 2025: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 14 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Dec 18, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “There are three new hires who do not have a medical evaluation in their employee file. Please ensure that all staff have a medical evaluation upon employment, that there is a copy in the file, and it is updated every 5 years.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.02

      “There are several staff who do not have evidence of a center orientation checklist. Please ensure that the checklist is reviewed with all staff and a copy is in their employee files.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.12A

      “The side playground that is closest to the road has a gate with a gap in it. The gate can be pushed open, despite a latch and a rod that goes into the ground. This can be an escape hazard. Please ensure that the gate is secured and the gap is fixed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.07A

      “The director is using rooms for Aftercare that have not yet been approved by the OCC. The approval of the rooms is pending receipt of clearance documentation for new hires. Please submit information for the new employees so that the rooms can be approved and the license can be updated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “There are several staff who are no longer employed with the center, including the previous director, who left in June 2025. Please ensure that a 1203 form is submitted as required when staff leave employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(1)

      “There are 8 new staff working at the center. The OCC was not given a 1203 with hire dates, proof of age, or notarized releases of information. The OCC did receive criminal background check results for 5 out of the 8 staff. Please ensure that documentation is sent to the OCC and the staff are cleared before they begin working.”
    • Background checks

      13A.16.03.05C

      “There are several staff whose files do not contain the required information, including criminal background check results received by the school or ADW (or Virtus page), medical evaluation, proof of age, staff orientation checklist, Basic Health and Safety training, and annual Basic Health and Safety training. Please ensure that all staff files contain all required information.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “There were no staffing patterns posted in any of the child care areas. Please ensure that the most up to date and accurate staffing patterns are posted in all child care areas, including rooms used for both PreK and Aftercare.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that Part II of the Health Inventory was completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      “A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that Part I of the Health Inventory was completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.04C

      “A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence of an emergency form in their files. There were some forms that were missing information or need updated by the parent.”
    • Safety and hazards

      13A.16.03.03D

      “A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that the parent was given a written contract.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.02E

      “A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that a lead blood test was completed as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.02C(1)

      “A sample of the children's records for PreK and Aftercare were reviewed. There were several children who were missing evidence in their files that this information was given to the parents.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center

Is Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on December 18, 2025, with 14 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.

Has Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (301) 934-9595 to ask.

What is Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center's phone number?

(301) 934-9595.

Where is Archbishop Neale School Child Care Center?

La Plata, MD 20646.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).