Bright Eyes Child Care Center
MAIN ST, DAMASCUS, MD 20872Childery 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
- 64
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed Staffing Patterns with Three Lead Staff Listed on Staffing Patterns That Are Now Substitutes13A.16.03.05B
LS observed staffing patterns with three lead staff listed on staffing patterns that are now substitutes. LS requested current staffing patterns for the center and evidence of the staffing patterns posted in the center.
- OCC Was Not Notified of Role Changes for Three Lead Teachers Listed on the Staffing Patterns to Meet Ratio13A.16.03.06E(2)
OCC was not notified of role changes for three lead teachers listed on the staffing patterns to meet ratio. Operator is to submit notification about any changes that could affect the license status or operation of the center.
- LS Was Informed That Room 1B Has Closed Due to Staffing and Enrollment. LS Requested a Change in Facilities Form.13A.16.03.07A
- LS Reviewed Staff and Child Attendance for 11/3/25-11/7/2513A.16.08.01A(1)
LS reviewed staff and child attendance for 11/3/25-11/7/25, and confirmed the following: in Room 2 facility had 4 two year olds with a group size of 15 preschool students on Tuesday, 11/4/25, and Thursday, 11/6/25, had 4 two year olds with a group size of 16 total preschool students. Each day only
- LS Reviewed Staff and Child Attendance for 11/3/25-11/7/2513A.16.08.03D(2)(d)
LS reviewed staff and child attendance for 11/3/25-11/7/25, and confirmed the following: in Room 2 facility had 4 two year olds with a group size of 15 preschool students on Tuesday, 11/4/25, and Thursday, 11/6/25, had 4 two year olds with a group size of 16 total preschool students. Each day only
Feb 25, 20258 Findings8 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04C
At the time of inspection, LS observed the following: 10 children were missing annual updates on their emergency forms; two children were missing source of healthcare information on their emergency forms; and one child was missing a parent signature on their emergency form. Facility is to submit co
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04D(3)
At the time of inspection, LS observed the following: two children were missing questions 5 and 6 on their Health Inventory, Part II. Facility is to submit completed Health Inventory, Part II, for these children.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04E
At the time of inspection, one child was missing evidence of a second lead test having been completed at age 2, and one child had no evidence of age-appropriate lead testing on file. Facility is to submit documentation of age-appropriate lead testing for these children.
- At the Time of Inspection, the Facility Did Not Have Current Staffing Patterns Posted13A.16.03.05B
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have current staffing patterns posted. The posted staffing patterns are dated 08/21/2024. LS requested that updated staffing patterns are posted and sent to LS.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.09C
At the time of inspection, one child care teacher had completed 1.5 hours of continued training for training cycle 2023-2024. LS requested that this staff complete 10.5 additional hours of training, for a total of 22.5 continued training hours, for the 2024-2025 training cycle.
- At the Time of Inspection, One Aide Had Only Completed 1.5 Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Training Cycle13A.16.06.12B(1)
At the time of inspection, one aide had only completed 1.5 continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training cycle. This was corrected at the time of inspection, as LS observed 58.5 completed hours of continued training for the current year cycle 2024-2025.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.06.12C
At the time of inspection, one aide with a hire date of 04/03/2024 had not completed an approved aide orientation training within 6 months of hire. LS requested that this staff complete the aide orientation as soon as possible and for facility director to submit the completed certificate.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.16.09.02C
At the time of inspection, LS observed three infant and toddler activity plans that had not been updated in over three months. Facility is to update the activity plans and submit evidence to LS.
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