Bright Stars Daycare
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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Three of the Seven Emergency Forms Were Missing Required Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
Three of the seven emergency forms were missing required information. Missing information were source of health care telephone number and emergency contact person. Correct immediately
Oct 10, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Provider Informed Licensing Specialist That She Leaves the Day Care Children on the First Floor While She Is on The…13A.15.07.07A
The provider informed licensing specialist that she leaves the day care children on the first floor while she is on the second floor preparing meals. Children range in age from toddler through age 4 years old. Provider is not ensuring the safety of the children by leaving them unsupervised. Correct
- Provider Informed Licensing Specialist That She Leaves the Children on the First Floor While She Is on the Second Floor…13A.15.08.01B(4)
Provider informed licensing specialist that she leaves the children on the first floor while she is on the second floor preparing their meals. Correct immediately with a plan of correction.
- Kitchen Drawer Containing Sharp Objects Must Be Stored Out of Reach of Chidren or Child Proof Device Installed. Correct Immediately.13A.15.10.02
- Provider Informed Licensing Specialist That She Has Provided and Applied Sunscreen, Insect Repellant to Children13A.15.11.04B
Provider informed licensing specialist that she has provided and applied sunscreen, insect repellant to children. She was unaware that parental authorization was required. Correct immediately.
- Provider Has Applied Diaper Rash Creams13A.15.11.04D(2)
Provider has applied diaper rash creams, insect repellant and sunscreen products to children and did not record the administrations. Correct immediately.