B'nai Israel Schilit Nursery School
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 142
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed More Then 3 Children Emergency Forms Not Including Physicians Information or Information for the Daily Authorization Pick Up.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed More Then 3 Children Missing Their First or Second Lead Test.13A.16.03.04E
Oct 24, 20237 Findings7 Important
- LS Was Not Able to Observe Any Child Having a Signed and Maintained Written Parent Agreement13A.16.03.03D
LS was not able to observe any child having a signed and maintained written parent agreement. Facility showed specialist the registration form online as well as the tuition outline and is asked to print out the registration email to be placed in each child's file.
- During the Inspection LS Was Not Able to Observe Completed Emergency Information for at Least Four Children in Care13A.16.03.04C
During the inspection LS was not able to observe completed emergency information for at least four children in care. Facility is asked to review all children's forms for completion and submit a letter of corrections.
- LS Was Not Able to Observe 6 Medical Evaluations for Current Staff13A.16.06.04A(1)
LS was not able to observe 6 medical evaluations for current staff. Facility is asked obtain or have the staff members complete the medical evaluation and submit copies to the OCC.
- LS Was Not Able to Observe at Least 12 Hours of Approved Continued Training for 11 Preschool Teachers13A.16.06.09C
LS was not able to observe at least 12 hours of approved continued training for 11 preschool teachers. Facility is asked to submit a copy of the professional development plan form and corresponding training certificate for each staff member.
- LS Was Not Able to Observed at Least 6 Hours of Approved Continued Training for 10 Aides13A.16.06.12B(1)
LS was not able to observed at least 6 hours of approved continued training for 10 aides. Facility is asked to submit a copy of the professional development plan form and corresponding training certificates.
- During the Inspection LS Observed at Least 3 Classrooms with Piles That Were About a Foot and a Half Tall Of…13A.16.09.06A
During the inspection LS observed at least 3 classrooms with piles that were about a foot and a half tall of miscellaneous items such as electric cookware, food in plastic containers, and paint on the classroom counters. Facility is asked to remove the items from the countertop, as they can potentia
- During the Inspection LS Observed 3 Children Missing a Medication Authorization Form and Observed at Least 5 Children's…13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
During the inspection LS observed 3 children missing a medication authorization form and observed at least 5 children's form that did not have a date of when the medication was received by the center. Facility is reminded that they must have a medication authorization form for each medication needed