Bright Beginning Children's Learning Center
BUTTONWOOD TRAIL, CROWNSVILLE, MD 21032Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 24, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Several Water Spots in the Ceiling in the Main Room and in Bathroom in Multi Purpose Room That Need to Be…13A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed several water spots in the ceiling in the Main Room and in Bathroom in multi purpose room that need to be repaired. Facility will send photographic evidence of maintenance orders to have leaks fixed and tiles repaired, and photographic evidence of new tiles when replaced. LS observed a h
- LS Observed Center Has Not Maintained an Updated Written Record That Fire Drills and Emergency Drills Have Been…13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
LS observed center has not maintained an updated written record that fire drills and emergency drills have been conducted according to the regulations. The facility will conduct drills and send written documentation to LS.
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