Bridges Montessori
CONOWINGO ROAD, BEL AIR, MD 21015Childery 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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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 Family Engagement, Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 128
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 11, 20263 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Child (JS) Is Missing Health Inventory Part 1 and Part 2.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- At the Time of the Inspection Two Children Are Missing Lead/testing Forms.13A.16.03.04E
- At the Time of the Inspection One Child's Infant/toddler Plan Has Not Been Updated Within the Las 3 Months.13A.16.09.02C
Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Few Children Were in Care Prior to New Rooms Being Approved.13A.16.03.07A
Mar 4, 20256 Findings6 Important
- A Video of a Staff Person Slapping a 22 Month Old Child on the Top of the Head and Aggressively Putting the Same 22…13A.16.07.01
A video of a staff person slapping a 22 month old child on the top of the head and aggressively putting the same 22 month old on her cot at nap time.
- A Video of a Staff Person Slapping a 22 Month Old Child on the Top of the Head and Aggressively Putting the Same 22…13A.16.07.03A(1)
A video of a staff person slapping a 22 month old child on the top of the head and aggressively putting the same 22 month old on her cot at nap time.
- A Video of a Staff Person Slapping a 22 Month Old Child on the Top of the Head and Aggressively Putting the Same 22…13A.16.07.03A(2)
A video of a staff person slapping a 22 month old child on the top of the head and aggressively putting the same 22 month old on her cot at nap time.
- A Video of a Staff Person Slapping a 22 Month Old Child on the Top of the Head and Aggressively Putting the Same 22…13A.16.07.03B(4)
A video of a staff person slapping a 22 month old child on the top of the head and aggressively putting the same 22 month old on her cot at nap time.
- A Video of a Staff Person Slapping a 22 Month Old Child on the Top of the Head and Aggressively Putting the Same 22…13A.16.07.03C(3)
A video of a staff person slapping a 22 month old child on the top of the head and aggressively putting the same 22 month old on her cot at nap time.
- A Video of a Staff Person Slapping a 22 Month Old Child on the Top of the Head and Aggressively Putting the Same 22…13A.16.07.06A
A video of a staff person slapping a 22 month old child on the top of the head and aggressively putting the same 22 month old on her cot at nap time.
Feb 18, 20253 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Power Strip Has an Open Outlet Without a Child Proof Cap.13A.16.05.01A(2)
- At the Time of the Inspection, a Sheet on a Crib Mattress Is Loose Fitting.13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)
- At the Time of the Inspection, in Room 1 a Stapler and Tape Dispenser Was Accessible to Children in Care13A.16.10.04A
At the time of the inspection, in Room 1 a stapler and tape dispenser was accessible to children in care. Staff moved items to make inaccessible immediately. In Room 3 a staff left her backpack on the floor accessible to children in care. Staff moved backpack immediately to make inaccessible to the
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 1 Teacher Is Left Out of Ratio During Pick Up Time in the Infant Room.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
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