Annie's Early Learning Center
TRUST PLACE, HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- 90
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (4), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Complaint Also Stated That a Child Was Found Crying Because They Were Forced to Write Sentences13A.16.07.03A(1)
The complaint also stated that a child was found crying because they were forced to write sentences. The complainant stated that the director said the children in the classroom came up with their own consequences. During an interview with the school age teachers they stated that the children came up
Sep 19, 20256 Findings6 Important
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Were 7 Staff That Are No Longer Employed13A.16.03.06A(2)
At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 7 staff that are no longer employed. For correction please submit a 1203 deleting the staff that are no longer employed.
- At the Time of the Mandatory 4 Teachers Did Not Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety13A.16.06.09C
At the time of the mandatory 4 teachers did not complete the 2024 basic health and safety. For correction please submit the 2024 basic health and safety.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Were 3 Aides That Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 3 aides that did not complete the basic health and safety training. For correction please have the staff complete the training and send a copy of the certificate to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Was One Aide That Did Not Complete the 6 Hours of Continued Training13A.16.06.12B(1)
At the time of the mandatory inspection there was one aide that did not complete the 6 hours of continued training. For correction please submit the one hour of continued training certificate.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Were Three Aides That Did Not Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety13A.16.06.12B(3)
At the time of the mandatory inspection there were three aides that did not complete the 2024 basic health and safety. For correction please have the staff complete the training and submit a certificate to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Were 4 Aides That Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C
At the time of the mandatory inspection there were 4 aides that did not complete the aide orientation. For correction please have the staff complete the training and send a copy of the certificate to the licensing specialist.
Sep 27, 20247 Findings7 Important
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 4 Children Missing Part 1 of the Health Inventory Form, Please See…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
At the time of the full inspection there were 4 children missing part 1 of the health inventory form, please see additional comments form for information regarding the children. For correction please submit a copy of the health inventory part 1 to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 5 Children Missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory Form, Please See…13A.16.03.04D(3)
At the time of the full inspection there were 5 children missing part 2 of the health inventory form, please see additional comments form for information regarding the children's names. For correction please submit a copy of the health inventory part 2 to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 2 Children Missing Documentation of Having the Lead Blood Test, Please…13A.16.03.04E
At the time of the full inspection there were 2 children missing documentation of having the lead blood test, please see additional comments form for information regarding the children's names. For correction please submit a copy of the documentation of the lead blood test to the licensing specialis
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 5 Children Missing Documentation of Having Updated Immunizations, Please…13A.16.03.04H
At the time of the full inspection there were 5 children missing documentation of having updated immunizations, please see additional comments form for information regarding the children's names. For correction please submit a copy of the updated immunizations to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Inspection There Were 7 Staff Without Documentation of Having a Medical Evaluation13A.16.06.04A(1)
At the time of the inspection there were 7 staff without documentation of having a medical evaluation. Please see the additional comments form for information on the staff names. For correction please submit a copy of the staff's medical evaluation.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection One Aide Was Missing 3 Hours of Continued Training13A.16.06.12B(1)
At the time of the full inspection one aide was missing 3 hours of continued training. Please see the additional comments for more information. For correction please send the licensing specialist the copy of the certificate.
- At the Time of the Inspection There Was One Staff Missing Documentation of Having Completed the Aide Orientation…13A.16.06.12C
At the time of the inspection there was one staff missing documentation of having completed the aide orientation training. For correction please submit a copy of the aide orientation.
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