Bambini Childcare Ellicott City
VILLAGE CREST DR, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 78
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20267 Findings7 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence That Each Child's Parent Has Been Informed of or Received a Copy of the Parent Guide to Regulated Child Care.13A.16.03.02C(1)
- From the Sample Reviewed, LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Lead Testing for Each Child13A.16.03.02E
From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain a lead test.
- From the Sample Reviewed, LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Form13A.16.03.04C
From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms.
- From the Sample Reviewed, LS Observed Several Incomplete Forms, Which Did Not Include a Parent Signature and Date13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
From the sample reviewed, LS observed several incomplete forms, which did not include a parent signature and date. Facility must submit evidence of a complete form for each child missing information.
- From the Sample Reviewed, LS Observed Several Incomplete Forms, Which Did Not Include a Physician's Signature and Date13A.16.03.04D(3)
From the sample reviewed, LS observed several incomplete forms, which did not include a physician's signature and date. Facility must submit evidence of a complete form for each child missing information.
- From the Sample Reviewed13A.16.03.04E
From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe evidence of lead testing or an appointment to receive a lead test in each child's file. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or evidence of an appointment to obtain a lead test.
- LS Observed Lunches Kept in Cubbies in Lunch Boxes with Ice Packs13A.16.12.04F(3)
LS observed lunches kept in cubbies in lunch boxes with ice packs. Facility must store all potentially hazardous food and perishables in a refrigerator at or below a temperature of 40 degrees.
Jan 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence That the Parent Was Given or Advised as to How to Obtain the Consumer Pamphlet13A.16.03.02C(1)
LS did not observe evidence that the parent was given or advised as to how to obtain the consumer pamphlet. The pamphlet is posted on the parent information board that is displayed on the wall upon entering the facility.
- Facility Is Currently Advertising as a Montessori Academy, but Is Not Licensed for Montessori or an Educational Program13A.16.03.09A
Facility is currently advertising as a Montessori Academy, but is not licensed for Montessori or an educational program. Facility must immediately remove the terms "Montessori" and "Academy" from all advertising, materials, stationary, media, etc., and in the facility.
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