Ascension Childcare Learning 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
- 18
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Curriculum & Developmental Programming (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 27, 202610 Findings10 Important
- LS Observed Children in Room Not Approved for Care.13A.16.03.07A
- LS Observed Infants in Rooms That Were Not Open. LS Observed Qualified Staff in the Rooms.13A.16.04.01B
- LS Observed Attendance Records, Children's File, and Child in a Room That Was Not Approved From Approved for Care13A.16.04.02D
LS observed attendance records, children's file, and child in a room that was not approved from approved for care. The director states she has used those rooms since she opened.
- LS Did Not Observe Infant and Toddler Plans for Any Children.13A.16.09.02A
- LS Did Not Observe Infant and Toddler Plans for Any Children.13A.16.09.02B
- LS Did Not Observe Infant and Toddler Plans for Any Children.13A.16.09.02B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Infant and Toddler Plans for Any Children.13A.16.09.02B(2)
- LS Did Not Observe Infant and Toddler Plans for Any Children.13A.16.09.02B(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Infant and Toddler Plans for Any Children.13A.16.09.02B(4)
- LS Did Not Observe Infant and Toddler Plans for Any Children.13A.16.09.02C