Bright Eyes Child Care
MUSSETTER ROAD, NEW MARKET, MD 21774Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 206
- 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 (6), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- In a Video Clip That the Center Director Shared with the OCC13A.16.10.03A
In a video clip that the center director shared with the OCC, a child care teacher can be seen placing a blanket over a child's body and pressing down for a few seconds. This behavior was not a safe or appropriate use of the blanket. When the behavior was brought to the attention of the director, th
Oct 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of Completion of Continued Training Within the Required Time Frame for 2…13A.16.06.09C
Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of continued training within the required time frame for 2 preschool teachers, S.L. and R.R. S.L. completed 5.5 hours of approved continued training from 09.2024-08.2025; S.L. completed 7 hours on 09.01.25 of which 6.5 were used to satisfy the
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of Completion of Continued Training Within the Required Time Frame for 2…13A.16.06.12B(1)
Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of continued training within the required time frame for 2 aides, D.S. and A.W. D.S. completed 4.5 hours of approved continued training from 09.2024-08.2025; D.S. completed 9 hours on 09.24.25 of which 1.5 were used to satisfy the 2024-2025 req
Oct 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 4.5 Hours of Continued Training Completed by Aide, S.M. and 3.5 Hours Completed by Aide, D.S.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Oct 24, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 5 Children's Emergency Forms That Were Missing an Authorized Daily Pick Up Person13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed 5 children's emergency forms that were missing an authorized daily pick up person. Three children's emergency forms were missing the child's health source.
- Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Staff Members, V.R., R.R., and D.S. Whose Medical Reports That Were Not Updated Within 5 Years.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.12A(3)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of basic health and safety training for aides, L.D., E.H., A.H., V.R., E.S., and A.W.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.12B(1)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of completion of the required training per full year of employment for aides, V.R. and D.S. Specifically, LS observed 2 hours of training completed by V.R. from 04/22-03/23 and 4 hours of continued training completed by D.S. from 0
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