Blastoff Learning Center of Ellicott City
DORSEY HALL DR, 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
- 59
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20269 Findings9 Important
- There Are 4 Children Who Need an Authorized Pick Up Person Identified on Their Emergency Cards13A.16.03.04C
There are 4 children who need an authorized pick up person identified on their emergency cards, one child is missing the physician information, and 2 children were missing emergency contacts.
- There Are Two Children Missing Their First Lead Screening, and One Child Who Is Missing the 2nd Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04E
- The Program Needs to Post the Updated Staffing Patterns, the Ones Posted Were Outdated.13A.16.03.05B
- The Director Still Needs to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- There Are 4 Teachers Who Need to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.09C
- There Are 2 Aides Who Need to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- The First Aid Kit Needs Liquid Fragrance Free Soap13A.16.10.02E
- There Is One Child Who's Medication Authorization Form Expired January 2026 with No Updates in the File13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
There is one child who's medication authorization form expired January 2026 with no updates in the file. The program has stated mom is taking the child to doctor's appointment to find out if the medication is still needed.
- There Is One Child Who Does Not Have Medication on Site13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
There is one child who does not have medication on site. The parent has stated they are taking the child to a doctor's appointment to find out if the child still requires the medication.
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The OCC Was Not Notified That an Employee at the Center Is Under Investigation for a Criminal Charge.13A.16.03.06E(1)
Aug 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- OCC Was Not Notified Within 5 Working Days That 2 Staff No Longer Are Employed with the Center. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed One Roll of Toilet Paper Sitting on Top of One Toilet Lid in the Bathroom in Room 313A.16.05.08J
LS observed one roll of toilet paper sitting on top of one toilet lid in the bathroom in room 3. There was no toilet paper on the toilet roll dispenser for either toilet in the bathroom. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
- There Was No Substitute Log Available for the Staff Changes in Classrooms Observed During This Inspection13A.16.06.13B
There was no substitute log available for the staff changes in classrooms observed during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC.
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