Ages and Stages Child Care 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
- 10
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed One Child's File Missing MSDE Health Inventory Form.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Two Children's File Missing Lead Test Results.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed Two Staff Members That Did Not Have Their MSDE Medical Evaluation Forms.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Director Did Not Provide LS with Continued Training During Inspection.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- LS Observed the Center Did Not Have the Emergency and Disaster Plan Posted. Corrected on Site.13A.16.10.01A(2)
May 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Please Send Over the Missing Training to Qualify the Staff Listed as Infant/Toddler Teacher on the Personnel List.13A.16.03.08A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Current Fire Permit (Exp13A.16.05.01B
Licensing Specialist did not observe a current Fire Permit (exp. 2/26/2024). Director stated that the fire inspector came to the Facility yesterday and that she paid the fees for both of her locations.