Beautiful Beginnings Childcare & Early Learning
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.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
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Children in Care Were Missing the Following Information on the Emergency Cards: Pediatrician Information, Hours And…13A.16.03.04C
Children in care were missing the following information on the emergency cards: pediatrician information, hours and days of expected attendance and enrollment date on the emergency cards. This missing information was highlighted in yellow highlighter. Please submit these emergency cards with the cor
Mar 3, 202513 Findings13 Important
- The Center Does Not Have a Current Fire Inspection13A.16.02.03C(4)
The center does not have a current fire inspection. The fire inspection in the file is dated March 2023. Director has called the fire department who stated that they are behind on inspections.
- Infant Schedules Were Not Completed for Any of the Infants in Care13A.16.03.02D(1)
Infant schedules were not completed for any of the infants in care. The Director was unaware of what Licensing was referring to. Licensing reviewed with the Director at this inspection activity plans for infants and children.
- Activity Plans Were Not Present for the Infants.13A.16.03.02D(2)
- Not All of the Attendance Records Have the Children Signed Out at the End of the Day13A.16.03.03A(2)
Not all of the attendance records have the children signed out at the end of the day. The attendance log was not in chronically order. One sheet had 1/30/2025 on one side and the other side had 12/18/2024, 02/04/2025 and 02/28/2025. Licensing informed the Director to make sure that the children are
- Fire Drills Had Not Been Completed in 2025. The Last Fire Drill Was December 23, 2024.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- None of the Contracts Had the Fees for Care Listed13A.16.03.03D
None of the contracts had the fees for care listed. The Director was able to show Licensing the form on her computer for the parents which listed the rate of care. Licensing informed the provider that it needs to be stated in the contract or attached to the contract.
- One Child in Care Was Missing the Immunizations. One Child in Care Was Missing the Health Inventory Pages 1 & 2.13A.16.03.04A
- Emergency Cards Were Missing the Second Page of the Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
Emergency cards were missing the second page of the emergency card, parent's name and information, daily pick up person, complete pediatrician information and a date from when the parent signed the emergency card.
- Lead Screenings Were Not Complete. Four Children in Care Were Missing the Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- Staff Orientations Had Not Been Completed for 3 Staff.13A.16.03.05C
- The Outside Area by the Back Porch Has a Raised Jagged Patch of Concrete That Could Be a Trip Hazard13A.16.05.12D
The outside area by the back porch has a raised jagged patch of concrete that could be a trip hazard. Please have this area fixed and submit a picture to licensing.
- Staff Were Missing the Staff Orientation in Their File.13A.16.06.02
- The Infant/toddler Teacher Has Not Completed 12 Hours in Her Anniversary Year13A.16.06.09C
The infant/toddler teacher has not completed 12 hours in her anniversary year. The teacher's hire date at this center is 4/17/2023. The infant toddler teacher completed 9 hours of training in 2023, 1.5 hours of training in 2024 and has completed 6 hours in 2025. Please complete training and submit