Bright Beginnings Learning Center
BELAIR ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21213Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 13
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 13, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Review All Children Files Were Missing Consumer Education on Child Care.13A.16.03.02C(1)
- Recording Log for Disaster Plan Were Not Practice.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- Review All Emergency Cards for Completed Information.13A.16.03.04C
- Fire Drill Not Completed Monthly13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Nov 8, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Center's Fire Permit Expired on 9/15/2313A.16.02.03C(4)
- Review All Emergency Cards for Physicians Information Completed on Each Card.13A.16.03.04C
- Disaster Plan Was Not Practiced Two a Years as Directed According to the COMAR Regulations.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
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