Bright Eyes Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the Center Was in Compliance13A.16.08.02B
At the time of the inspection the center was in compliance, however there were several staff that reported that there has been a teacher who left an aide alone in a classroom with children while they are awake.
- At the Time of the Inspection the Center Was in Compliance13A.16.08.03A
At the time of the inspection the center was in compliance, however there were several staff that reported that a teacher left an aide alone in a classroom with children while they are awake and have been out of ratio.
May 7, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Of the Files Reviewed13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Of the files reviewed, 2 children are missing health inventory part 1 and they will be sent to LS once they have been obtained. Director will review all files to ensure each has health information as needed.
- Of the Files Reviewed, 8 Children Were Missing a Lead Test in Their File13A.16.03.04E
Of the files reviewed, 8 children were missing a lead test in their file. Director will obtain these and send to LS for correction. Director will review all files to ensure each has a lead test as needed.
- One Medication Form Expired in 2023 and Needs to Be Updated. Director Will Get This and Send to LS When Received by Child's Parent.13A.16.03.04I(3)
- Three Staff Need a New Medical. Director Will Send These to LS When Obtained.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- Four Teachers Did Not Complete Their Annual Training for the Last Full Year13A.16.06.09C
Four teachers did not complete their annual training for the last full year. Two have already made this up and director will send this to LS, plus the missing training for the other two teachers.
- One Aide Did Not Complete Their 6 Hours of Annual Training for the Last Full Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- There Are 4 Infant/toddlers Who Need Their Activity Plans Updated13A.16.09.02C
There are 4 infant/toddlers who need their activity plans updated. Once these have been updated director will send them to LS for correction.
Nov 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 13A.16.02.01I Child Security- The Operator May Not Allow an Employee13A.16.07.06A
13A.16.02.01I Child Security- The operator may not allow an employee, staff member, sub or volunteer to be assigned to a group of children or have access to a child in care until the individual has successfully passed the child abuse and neglect clearance and a federal or state criminal background c
Aug 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- It Was Reported That a Staff Had Been Vaping in the Staff Bathroom13A.16.11.05A(1)
It was reported that a staff had been vaping in the staff bathroom. Although the staff member wasn't doing it at the time of the visit, she did admit she had in the past. Director stated she will be documenting and reviewing the center policy and regulation with all staff.