Bar-T @Bells Mill
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.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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Medication Administration (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed an EpiPen That Did Not Have the OCC Approved Medication Administration Form13A.16.03.04I(3)
Licensing Specialist observed an EpiPen that did not have the OCC approved medication administration form. Facility is asked to get that completed and submit proof via email.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Three Children's Files That Were Missing the Second Page of the Emergency Form Filled Out13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed three children's files that were missing the second page of the emergency form filled out. Facility is asked to get those completed by the children's parents and submit photographic evidence via email.
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child's Files That Was Missing Proof of Lead Testing13A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialist observed one child's files that was missing proof of lead testing. Facility is asked to get that information and submit photographic evidence via email.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Child's Benadryl That Was Expired13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
Licensing Specialist observed a child's Benadryl that was expired. Facility is asked to return the expired medication to the parents and submit photographic evidence of receiving new Benadryl.
Apr 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed a Staff File for Member Who Has Been Employed Since November of 2023 Who Has Not Been…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist reviewed a staff file for member who has been employed since November of 2023 who has not been reported to the office of child care.
Jun 8, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Employee ZC Began Working at Bells Mill on 1/6/202313A.16.03.06A(1)
Employee ZC began working at Bells Mill on 1/6/2023. Center reported ZC on 6/6/2023 to the OCC. The OCC has not received the original release of Information for ZC and his fingerprint are not showing in the OCC database. AE fingerprints are not showing in the OCC database.
- DH, Did Not Complete Her 12 Hours of Continued Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- DH Was Training Was Not Documented on the Professional Development Plan13A.16.06.10C(2)
- ZC Did Not Have His Basic Health and Safety Training Completed Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.12A(3)