Bellows Spring Recreation Prog
OLD STOCKBRIDGE 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 7 Findings
Most recent: May 14, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Two Children's Lead Tests. Director Must Obtain From Parents.13A.16.03.04A
Mar 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Cards That Need the Doctors Information - Child MB and MC13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not See Aide Orientation Training for Staff FBA13A.16.06.12C
Mar 12, 20244 Findings4 Important
- OCC Was Not Notified That 1 New Staff Member Has Been at the Program -13A.16.03.06A(1)
- OCC Was Not Notified That 2 Staff Have Left the Program - Corrected13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Did Not Observe 9 Hours of Communication as Part of Her Qualifying Paperwork - Complete and Send to OCC13A.16.06.05B(3)
- LS Observed 3 Aides at the Center Who Did Not Have Aide Orientation Training - Send Certificates to OCC13A.16.06.12C
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