Bright Start Early Learning Center
GOLDENROD TERRACE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 1, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Bleach Bottle Sitting in the Classroom on a Shelf That Was Accessible to Children13A.16.10.04A
Licensing specialist observed a bleach bottle sitting in the classroom on a shelf that was accessible to children. In addition, the specialist observed a Lysol toilet cleaner sitting next to the toilet in the children's bathroom. Both items were placed on a shelf in the bathroom so the items were n
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the Preschool Room Had Peeling Paint Throughout the Room and a Hole in the Window Screen.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- The Young Infant Room and Older Infant Room Were Disposing Diapers and Trash in the Same Trash Can13A.16.05.11D(2)
The young infant room and older infant room were disposing diapers and trash in the same trash can. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- Four Teachers Did Not Have 10 Hours of Training for the Previous Year. Please Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.06.09C
- At Time of Inspection Only One Staff Was Present with First Aid / CPR with 28 Children13A.16.10.02B
At time of inspection only one staff was present with First Aid / CPR with 28 children. When the director arrived the program was in compliant.
- The Three Year Old Classroom Thermometer Read 50 Degrees and Had Water Droplet on the Back of Refrigerator13A.16.12.04F(3)
The three year old classroom thermometer read 50 degrees and had water droplet on the back of refrigerator. The older infant room thermometer read 50 degree. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
Apr 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- An Aide Was in the Infant Room with 6 Infants by Herself While the Teacher Left the Room to Go to the Bathroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
An aide was in the infant room with 6 infants by herself while the teacher left the room to go to the bathroom. The teacher returned to the classroom at time of inspection and program was in compliant.
- An Aide Was in the Infant Room with 6 Infants by Herself While the Teacher Left the Room to Go to the Bathroom13A.16.08.02B
An aide was in the infant room with 6 infants by herself while the teacher left the room to go to the bathroom. The teacher returned to the classroom at time of inspection and program was in compliant.
- An Aide Was in the Infant Room with 6 Infants by Herself While the Teacher Left the Room to Go to the Bathroom13A.16.08.03C(1)
An aide was in the infant room with 6 infants by herself while the teacher left the room to go to the bathroom. The teacher returned to the classroom at time of inspection and program was in compliant.
Mar 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Toddler Room Had 6 Infants/ Toddlers with One Teacher13A.16.08.08A(1)
The toddler room had 6 infants/ toddlers with one teacher. The program was able to move a staff member to toddler room so they could be in compliace at time of inspection.
Feb 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- At Rest Time the Infant Room, Toddler Room, Two Year Old Room, and the Three Year Old Room Were in a Dark Room13A.16.05.09A
At rest time the infant room, toddler room, two year old room, and the three year old room were in a dark room. Please submit a correction plan immediately to the Office of Child Care.
- The Four Year Old Room Had 11 Children and Only One Staff Was on Site at Time of Inspection13A.16.08.08B(2)(b)
The four year old room had 11 children and only one staff was on site at time of inspection. The three year old and four year old room combined at 3:05 to allow the program to be in compliant. At that time the program had 18 children and a teacher and an aide.
- Two 6 Month Old Infants Were Sleeping in Bouncy Chairs at Time of Inspection13A.16.09.04G
Two 6 month old infants were sleeping in bouncy chairs at time of inspection. Staff immediately placed the infants in the cribs at time of inspection.
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