Bright Beginnings Children's Center I
PARIS ESTATES COURT, OWINGS, MD 20736Childery 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 Quality Business Practices, Cultural and Linguistic Competency, Maryland Accreditation, Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed a Random Sample of 19 Children's Records, Including All Infant and Toddler Records13A.16.03.04G
Licensing Specialist reviewed a random sample of 19 children's records, including all Infant and Toddler records. Based on the MDH immunization guidelines for children enrolled in child care, there are two children who need updated immunization records. Please obtain from parents and add to files.
- One Preschool Teacher Did Not Complete the Required 12 Hours of Training for the September 2024-2025 Training Cycle13A.16.06.09C
One preschool teacher did not complete the required 12 hours of training for the September 2024-2025 training cycle. The training was taken after September 2025 and this has been corrected.
Jun 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- There Are 4 Staff Members - 1 Lead Teacher and 3 Substitutes - Who Need Updated Medical Evaluations Completed13A.16.06.04A(4)
There are 4 staff members - 1 lead teacher and 3 substitutes - who need updated medical evaluations completed. Please obtain and add to employee files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- There Was No Evidence During the Inspection Today That the Required 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Was…13A.16.06.12A(3)
There was no evidence during the inspection today that the required 3 hour Basic health and safety training was completed within 90 days of employment by one aide. Please have aide complete the training immediately or provide a copy of the training certificate if the training was completed. Please
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- One Aide Did Not Complete the Required Basic Health and Safety Update by the Required Date of 3-31-2413A.16.06.12B(3)
One aide did not complete the required basic health and safety update by the required date of 3-31-24. The training is now complete and this is corrected.
Jun 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- There Were Two Infant Plans That Were Not Dated13A.16.09.02C
There were two infant plans that were not dated, so Licensing Specialist could not determine when the plans had been completed; therefore could not determine if they needed to be updated. Please have parents of MR and OW review plans and initial and date them. All other plans were updated in early
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Box of Albuterol That Did Not Have the Complete Pharmacy Label on It13A.16.11.04A(3)
Licensing Specialist observed one box of albuterol that did not have the complete pharmacy label on it. The information that is required by regulation was not on the box on a pharmacy label. Please obtain from parent and add to medication box. Send photo to Licensing Specialist.
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