ABC Child Development 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 40
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Written Notification Regarding the Ending of Employment for an Employee.13A.16.03.06A(2)
Dec 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Reminded Operator Shall13A.16.03.06E(1)
LS reminded operator shall, immediately notify the office of an employee or individual living on the child care premises who is under investigation for: A criminal charge; or an allegation of child abuse or neglect.
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 4 Ceiling Lights Not Working in the School Aged Classroom.13A.16.05.01A(1)
Feb 23, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Cabinet Under the Handwashing Sink in the Infant/toddler Room Came Off the Hinge When LS Opened It.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- A Staff's Belongings Were Accessible to Children in the Infant/toddler Room13A.16.10.04A
A staff's belongings were accessible to children in the infant/toddler room. Corrected during inspection. The staff belongings were made inaccessible.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Infant Cups Labelled "Breast Milk" but Not Dated13A.16.12.06E(1)
Licensing Specialist observed infant cups labelled "breast milk" but not dated. Corrected during inspection. Staff dated the infants cups in the refrigerator.