Bethany Lane Baptist Church Child Care Center
BETHANY LANE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20258 Findings8 Important
- LS Completed a Review of Children's Files13A.16.03.04C
LS completed a review of children's files. 7 children had incomplete emergency forms, 9 children were missing annual updates for the emergency forms, one child was missing health forms and 2 were missing lead forms.
- LS Observed Chipped Paint Under the Window in Room D.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- LS Reviewed Staff Files. 3 Staff Medicals Are Over 5 Years Old. HB, SC, and PL13A.16.06.04A(4)
- HB Is Missing Evidence of Training Hours13A.16.06.09C
HB is missing evidence of training hours. HB needs to have evidence of 12 hours annually (for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) as her start date was in 2021.
- One Aide Is Missing Documentation of Continued Training for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Three Aides Are Missing Documentation and Professional Development Plans.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- Three Aides Are Missing Documentation of Basic Health and Safety Training and Updates.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- LS Reviewed Medication Forms That Were Missing the Facility Receipt of the Medications Section on the Medication Forms.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Oct 7, 20246 Findings6 Important
- Room C, the Toddler Room Had Dirt Under the Changing Pad and Dirt on Top of the Pad13A.16.05.08A
Room C, the toddler room had dirt under the changing pad and dirt on top of the pad. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- A Teacher Did Not Have the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.09A(5)
A teacher did not have the Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the training certificate to the Office of Child Care.
- Two Teachers Did Not Have 12 Hours of Training at Time of Inspection13A.16.06.09C
Two teachers did not have 12 hours of training at time of inspection. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the trainings to the Office of Child care.
- Three Aides Did Not Have Basic Health and Safety Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.12A(3)
Three aides did not have Basic health and safety within 90 days of employment. Please correct immediately and submit copies of training certificates.
- Two Aides Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation Within 6 Months of Employment13A.16.06.12C
Two aides did not complete the Aide Orientation within 6 months of employment. Please correct immediately and submit copies of the training certificates upon completion.
- Room C Had the Shelves Turned Facing the Wall So the Materials Were Not Available to the Children13A.16.09.03A
Room C had the shelves turned facing the wall so the materials were not available to the children. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child care.
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