Brilliant Braxtons 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.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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 33
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Center Current Fire Permit Has Expired 9/28/2513A.16.02.03C(4)
Oct 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Director Must Record and Complete Disaster Drill Twice a Year13A.16.03.03B(4)
- The Center Must Record and Complete a Monthly Fire Drill.13A.16.10.01A(3)(b)
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Review All Emergency Card for Completed Physicians Information13A.16.03.04C
Oct 24, 202310 Findings10 Important
- During the Visit Children Record Were Not Available by Staff Members13A.16.03.04B(1)
- During the Visit Children Emergency Information Was Not Available by Staff Members13A.16.03.04C
- Staffing Pattern Were Not Correct in the Classroom Used for Care.13A.16.03.05B
- Drinking Supply Was Not Present During the Visit.13A.16.05.07C
- During the Visit the LS Did Not Observe Additional Supply of Bedding.13A.16.09.04A(3)
- First Aid Kit Was Missing the Following During the Visit: Fragrance Free Soap and Wash Clothes.13A.16.10.02E
- Kitchen Area Did Not Display Hand Washing Signs13A.16.11.03A
- Current Menu Did Not Display Food Given on the Day of the Visit.13A.16.12.01E(1)
- The Center Did Not Have a 4 Week Menu Plan on Site When Visited13A.16.12.01E(2)
- Infants Enrolled Bottles and Food Were Not Labeled or Dated During the Visit13A.16.12.06E(1)
Infants enrolled bottles and food were not labeled or dated during the visit. The center did not have a refrigerator in the infant room. If the infant teacher needed a bottle, the teacher would need to walk away from the infant to retrieve their food.