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Almost Home 2 Child Care Center, Inc

PHILADELPHIA ROAD, WHITE MARSH, MD 21162Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
81
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Apr 21, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
11 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 21, 20265 Findings5 Important
    • LS Observed 7 Children Present in Room 7 but Only 4 Children Signed In. This Was Corrected During the Inspection.13A.16.03.03B(1)
    • LS Observed Three Children's Emergency Forms Missing the Physician's Information.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Did Not Observe That One Staff Members Medical Report Documented Which Age Groups the Staff Person Is Approved to Work With.13A.16.06.04A(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Parental Permission Documented on One Child's Medication Authorization Form.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
    • LS Did Not Observe 1% Fat Milk or Nonfat Milk Available for Children Ages 2 Years and Older.13A.16.12.01A(4)
  2. Feb 20, 20265 Findings5 Important
    • LS Observed the Staffing Patterns in Rooms 3 and 10 Need to Be Updated.13A.16.03.05B
    • Center Confirmed That an Aide Staff Was Left Alone in Room 5 with About 5 Preschool Children on the Afternoon of February 11, 2026.13A.16.07.06A
    • Center Confirmed That an Aide Staff Was Left Alone in Room 5 with About 5 Preschool Children on the Afternoon of February 11, 2026.13A.16.08.02A
    • Center Confirmed That an Aide Staff Was Left Alone in Room 5 with About 5 Preschol Children on the Afternoon of February 11, 2026.13A.16.08.02B
    • Center Confirmed That an Aide Staff Was Left Alone in Room 5 with About 5 Preschool Children on the Afternoon of February 11, 2026.13A.16.08.03A
  3. May 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed Room 3 Operating with 7 Children13A.16.04.01B

      LS observed room 3 operating with 7 children. The capacity for the room is 6. LS observed room 4 operating with 8 children. The capacity for the room is 6. Both of these were corrected during the inspection when the Director moved children and staff to their appropriate classrooms.

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