Bright Kids
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 1 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed an Infant in a Pack and Play with Their Bottle13A.15.07.07A
LS observed an infant in a pack and play with their bottle, provider is reminded that infants must be held to feed and cannot be in their pack and play feeding. LS also observed one infant with a bib and pacifier leash in their pack and play and another infant in the pack and play with a teething to
Sep 16, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Provider Was Unable to Produce Children's Files Containing All the Required Documentation as Required by the Office of Child Care.13A.15.03.03A
- Provider Was Unable to Produce Emergency Forms and Complete Health Inventories for Either Child in Care.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Asked the Provider for the Children's Files and Provider Left the Child Care Space to Get Them13A.15.03.04A(2)
Licensing Specialist asked the provider for the children's files and provider left the child care space to get them. Licensing Specialist reminded the provider the children's files and emergency information should remain in the child care space.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Five Month Old Baby Sleeping in a Swaddle13A.15.10.06B
Licensing Specialist observed a five month old baby sleeping in a swaddle. Provider is reminded that she cannot swaddle infants and was asked to unswaddle the infant immediately. Provider is asked to submit proof that parents have been informed that she cannot and will not swaddle children.
May 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Unable to Review the Child's Health Inventory or Emergency Form13A.15.03.04C
Licensing Specialist was unable to review the child's health inventory or emergency form. Provider is asked to have the parents complete the forms required for children's files and submit photographic evidence as soon as possible.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a First Aid Kit That Was Missing Assorted Bandaids13A.15.10.01H(1)
Licensing Specialist observed a first aid kit that was missing assorted bandaids, a large thick gauze pad or sanitary napkin, paper towels, safety pins, thermometer, triangular bandage and wash cloths. Provider is asked to submit photographic evidence of a first aid kit containing all these items.
Apr 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Provider Does Not Have Current First Aid or Cpr. Provider Is Asked to Submit Proof via Email.13A.15.06.02A(1)