Berry Patch Early Learning Center
LOWER BECKLEYSVILLE ROAD, HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation, Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Toilet Seat in the Staff Bathroom Easily Moves Back and Forth.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- There Was a File That Did Not Contain Documentation of the Basic Health and Safety Certificate. The Staff Member Was Hired on 7/2025.13A.16.06.12A(3)
Jan 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- There Was an Emergency Form That Did Not Contain the Physician's Address and Telephone Number13A.16.03.04C
There was an emergency form that did not contain the physician's address and telephone number. There were four emergency forms that did not contain the physician's name, address and telephone number. One of the emergency forms was completed by the parent during the inspection.
- There Was an Outlet in a Classroom That Did Not Have a Protective Cover. An Outlet Cover Was Placed in the Outlet During the Inspection.13A.16.10.04F
- There Was a Medication Administration Form That Was Not Signed or Dated by the Parent.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
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