Active Minds Learning at St. Matthews
EAST CHURCHVILLE ROAD, BEL AIR, MD 21014Childery Rating: 3/5
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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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Sep 4, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed 11 Out of 16 Emergency Cards That Needed an Annual Update.13A.16.03.04C
- At the Time of the Inspection LS Did Not Observe 12 Continued Hours of Training for the Director13A.16.06.05C(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection, LS Did Not Observe a Professional Development Plan for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection, LS Did Not Observe the 2024 BH&S Update Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Did Not Observe a Professional Development Plan for AP13A.16.06.10C(2)
Sep 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Ls Observed a Children's Files That Were Missing a Completed Health Inventory.13A.16.03.04D(3)
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