A Mother's Love Childcare Center
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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 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), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, LS Was Informed by Center Owner, a Staff Member Has Been Deleted From the Program Since January 2, 2025.13A.16.03.06A(2)
Sep 10, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A Child Was Pushed to the Ground by a Teacher in Room 2 on September 6, 202413A.16.07.01
A child was pushed to the ground by a Teacher in Room 2 on September 6, 2024. The child repeated to staff three separate times that the Teacher had pushed him. The Teacher stated that it was not a hard push when she spoke to the Owner regarding the incident. Corrected during inspection. The Facility
- A Child Was Pushed to the Ground by a Teacher in Room 2 on September 6, 202413A.16.07.03B(4)
A child was pushed to the ground by a Teacher in Room 2 on September 6, 2024. The staff stated that it was not a hard push when she spoke to the Owner regarding the incident. Corrected during inspection. The Facility sent an OCC 1203 Personnel List to the LS deleting this staff the same day as the
- A Child Was Pushed to the Ground by a Teacher in Room 2 on September 6, 2024.13A.16.07.03C(3)
- A Child Was Pushed, Allegedly Not Hard by a Teacher in Room 2 on September 6, 202413A.16.07.06A
A child was pushed, allegedly not hard by a Teacher in Room 2 on September 6, 2024. Corrected during inspection. The Facility sent an OCC 1203 Personnel List to the LS deleting this staff the same day as the incident.
Aug 22, 20245 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the Physicians Information Completed on More Than One Emergency Form.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe an OCC 1204 Medical Report for One Staff During the Inspection.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Completed by One Preschool Teacher.13A.16.06.09A(5)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Completed by the School Age Teacher.13A.16.06.10A
- Please Send LS Proof of the Updated Registration (Exp. 7/2024).13A.16.10.06B