Beginnings Day Care, LLC
MOUNT VERNON DRIVE, KEEDYSVILLE, MD 21756Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- 40
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 19, 202614 Findings14 Important
- Fifteen Children's Emergency Forms Will Need the Annual Update Completed by the Child's Parent or Guardian13A.16.03.04C
Fifteen children's emergency forms will need the annual update completed by the child's parent or guardian. One child's emergency form will need the date by the parent's signature. The facility is to submit verification of the completed emergency forms to OCC.
- Five Children Will Need Verification of Their Completed Health Assessment Form Completed by the Parent13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Five children will need verification of their completed health assessment form completed by the parent. The facility is to submit verification of the completed health assessment forms to OCC.
- Five Children Will Need Verification of Their Medical Examination13A.16.03.04D(3)
Five children will need verification of their medical examination. The facility is to submit verification of the children's completed medical examinations to OCC.
- Two Children Will Need Verification of Their Lead Screening. The Facility Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Lead Screenings to OCC.13A.16.03.04E
- One Child Will Need Verification of Their Immunization Record13A.16.03.04G
One child will need verification of their immunization record. The facility is to submit verification of the child's immunization record to OCC.
- Room 6 Has Peeling Paint on the Floor Molding and on the Door Molding Trim13A.16.05.01A(1)
Room 6 has peeling paint on the floor molding and on the door molding trim. Room 4, the gym (alternative space) has three ceiling tiles that show signs of water damage. The facility will need to submit verification of the repairs to OCC.
- The Boat Playground Equipment Is Cracked Toward the Backside Area. The Facility Should Submit Verification of the Repair to OCC.13A.16.05.12D
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.06.05C(1)
At the time of the inspection, LS did not have verification of the training hours that the director completed during the professional development period of 6/1/2024 to 5/30/2025. Director will need to submit verification of her completed professional development clock hours for this time period.
- The Director Will Need to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training13A.16.06.05C(3)
The director will need to complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update training. The director should submit verification of the completed training to OCC.
- Three Aides Will Need to Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
Three aides will need to complete the Basic Health and Safety training. The facility is to submit verification of the complete training to OCC.
- Three Aides Will Need to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12B(3)
Three aides will need to complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety training. The facility will need to submit verification of the completed training to OCC.
- Three Aides Will Need to Complete an Aide Orientation Training. The Facility Is to Submit Verification of the Complete Training to OCC.13A.16.06.12C
- Room 4 (Alternative Space) Will Need All Six Wall Electric Sockets Capped13A.16.10.04F
Room 4 (alternative space) will need all six wall electric sockets capped. The facility is to submit verification of the capped electric sockets to OCC.
- The Handwashing Sink Near Room 4 Did Not Have a Posted Handwashing Procedure13A.16.11.03A
The handwashing sink near Room 4 did not have a posted handwashing procedure. The facility posted the handwashing procedure prior to the inspection ending today.
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