Active Minds Learning Parkville
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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 6, 202611 Findings11 Important
- Children in Care Were Missing the Following Information: Emergency Card13A.16.03.02A
Children in care were missing the following information: emergency card, contract, guide to regulated child care, lead, immunizations, health inventory pages 1 and 2, and annual update on the emergency cards. The missing information was highlighted in yellow.
- One Child in Care Was Missing the Guide to Regulated Childcare Pamphlet in Their Folder.13A.16.03.02C(1)
- Children in Care Were Missing the Lead Screening.13A.16.03.02E
- One Child in Care Did Not Have Any Information at the Site13A.16.03.04A
One child in care did not have any information at the site. The child was missing the emergency card, health inventory page 1 and 2, immunizations, lead, contract and guide to regulated child care.
- One Child in Care Did Not Have Any Information Available.13A.16.03.04B(2)
- Two Children in Care Were Missing Their Emergency Card.13A.16.03.04C
- Children in Care Were Missing Immunizations and Lead.13A.16.03.04G
- Two Staff Are Listed on the 2/10/2026 Personnel List but LS Has Not Received Their ROI's13A.16.03.06A(1)
Two staff are listed on the 2/10/2026 personnel list but LS has not received their ROI's. LS received an email on 02/12/2026 stating that they would be adding two employees however, the ROI's were never received. Please submit the ROI's immediately.
- Staff Were Released From Employment in March and Licensing Has Not Received a 1203 to Delete Them13A.16.03.06A(2)
Staff were released from employment in March and licensing has not received a 1203 to delete them. Please submit a 1203 to delete them immediately.
- The Grass in the Playground Needs to Be Cut13A.16.05.12D
The grass in the playground needs to be cut. There were several tall spiky weeds. in the grass. There were two empty canvas bins and an ice pack. in the area. Please walk the area prior to the children using the playground. Please have the area cleaned up and submit a picture to licensing.
- The Director at the Center Does Have Medication Administration but He Left at 8:03 to Complete the Van Run, Leaving The…13A.16.11.04F(1)
The Director at the center does have medication administration but he left at 8:03 to complete the van run, leaving the teacher with the remaining children. The teacher does not have medication administration. The Director retuned at 8:55 and picked up additional children for the van run leaving one
Jun 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Children Were Missing Emergency Pick Up Person, Days and Hours of Enrollment and Pediatrician Information13A.16.03.04C
Children were missing emergency pick up person, days and hours of enrollment and pediatrician information. These items were highlighted in purple highlighter on the emergency cards. Two children in care did not have an emergency card.
- Two Staff Did Not Have the Staff Orientation in Their File. Please Submit Staff Orientation for Kala H and Mike S.13A.16.06.02
- A Substitute Had a Medical That Was Older Than 5 Years13A.16.06.04A(4)
A substitute had a medical that was older than 5 years. The medical is dated 4/15/2020. Please submit a new medical on the newest OCC medical form as soon as possible.