A to Z Fun Care Early Learning 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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- 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
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Sep 25, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Staff with Six Infants During Naptime13A.16.08.03C(1)
Licensing Specialist observed one staff with six infants during naptime. This regulation was corrected at the time of the inspection when another staff member stepped into the room to meet the ratio requirements.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Room 2 with Only One Staff and 6 Infants During Naptime13A.16.08.08A(2)
Licensing Specialist observed Room 2 with only one staff and 6 infants during naptime. This noncompliance was corrected at the time of the inspection when an additional staff member stepped into the classroom to satisfy the staff-child ratio requirements.
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Refrigerators in Room 113A.16.12.04F(3)
Licensing Specialist observed the refrigerators in Room 1, Room 3, Room 4 and Room 5 operating with a temperature over 40 degrees. Room 7 was missing a thermometer in their refrigerator.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Bottle in Room 6B That Was Not Labeled.13A.16.12.06E(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Bottle in Room 6B That Did Not Have a Top on It, Exposing the Bottles Nipple.13A.16.12.06E(2)
Sep 8, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 10 2-3 Year Old Children in Room 6B, Which Was Measured for 8 Children.13A.16.04.01B
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Parents Drop Their Child Off in the Lobby or Outside the Center and Staff Would…13A.16.07.04A
Licensing Specialist observed several parents drop their child off in the lobby or outside the center and staff would take the child and walk them back to their classroom.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Parents Drop Their Child Off in the Lobby or Outside the Center and Staff Would…13A.16.07.04B
Licensing Specialist observed several parents drop their child off in the lobby or outside the center and staff would take the child and walk them back to their classroom.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children Supervised by an Aide, and a Classroom Over Capacity13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing Specialist observed children supervised by an aide, and a classroom over capacity. Facility is reminded that these regulations are in place to ensure the facility is providing appropriate supervision.
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Aide in Room 8 Alone with 3 Five Year Old Children.13A.16.08.02B
May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Gate in Room Six That Was Closed with 15 Children on One Side13A.16.03.07A
Licensing Specialist observed a gate in room six that was closed with 15 children on one side. Facility is reminded that until the room change is approved the gate in room 6 must remain open and it should operate as one room. Once the change is approved , facility can close the gate and operate as t
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Toddler in the Hallway by Themselves.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Toddler Classroom with One Infant, Four Toddlers and Three Two Year Olds13A.16.08.03C(1)
Licensing Specialist observed a Toddler classroom with one infant, four toddlers and three two year olds. Facility is informed that infants cannot be mixed with two year olds.
Apr 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observe Three New Staff Who Had Not Been Reported to the Office of Child Care13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist observe three new staff who had not been reported to the Office of Child Care. Licensing Specialist requested that facility submit a personnel list and all required documents to add these new staff.