Bright Beginnings Of District Hghts Family Childcare
GATEWAY BOULEVARD, DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD 20747Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20263 Findings3 Important
- 2children-OJ and AJ EM Cards Not Updated.13A.18.03.04C
- Missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory for A W, Missing Part 1 and 2 of the Health Assessment for Z E.13A.18.03.04D(3)
- 2 Children -J L and M J, Are Missing Immunization Records13A.18.03.04G
Mar 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed No Record of Part I of the Health Inventory for One Child.13A.18.03.04D(1)
- LS Observed Immunization Records Missing for Two Children.13A.18.03.04G
- LS Observed No Continued Training for Aide.13A.18.03.05C
Jan 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Director Stated That She Did Not Do a Incident Report She Was Unaware That the Child Had a Scratch Across His Mouth.13A.18.03.04I(2)
- Provider Was Unaware That the Child Had a Scratch Across His Mouth Child Is Autistic and Needs to Be Watched Closely.13A.18.08.01A(1)
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