Bright Star Early Leaning
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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 16, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Room C Has Chipping Concrete on the Wall13A.16.05.01A(1)
Room C has chipping concrete on the wall. The wall needs to be repaired and repainted. The door in room c leading to outsides needs a bell to alert if open and a weather seal on the floor in front of the door.
- Room C Has Chipping Concrete on the Wall13A.16.05.01A(2)
Room C has chipping concrete on the wall. The wall needs to be repaired and repainted. The door in room c leading to outsides needs a bell to alert if open and a weather seal on the floor in front of the door. A gate needs to be placed at the bottom of the steps leading to room C.
- Room C Has Chipping Concrete on the Wall That Needs to Be Repaired and Painted. The Hole in the Wall Near Room C Needs to Be Patched Up.13A.16.05.04
- Program Will Need Separate Trash Containers for Each Room That Has a Changing Table.13A.16.05.11D(2)
- Room D Needs Another Table and More Chairs as This Room Measures for 17 Children.13A.16.09.03A