Bruce Learning Center
PHILOS AVENUE, WESTERNPORT, MD 21562Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 35
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20265 Findings5 Important
- There Is a Hole in the Purple Wall Outside the Office Has a Hole That Needs to Be Repaired.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- The Director Needs to Provide Verification of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- The Teachers Need to Provide Verification of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training.13A.16.06.09C
- The Aide Needs to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- The Center Had Boxes of Food Stored in Boxes on the Floor. The Director Placed the Food Off the Floor at the Time of Inspection.13A.16.12.04A(1)
Jul 28, 20237 Findings7 Important
- The Staffing Pattern That Is Posted in Not the Current Pattern. Director to Post the Correct Staffing Pattern.13A.16.03.05B
- There Were Two Teen Volunteers Present in the Center Today13A.16.03.06A(1)
There were two teen volunteers present in the center today. The volunteers have not been reported to the OCC. Director reports that the volunteers were fingerprinted but she has not submitted the notarized release of information forms or personnel form to the office. Director to send the document
- Complaint Alleges That a Staff Member Was Sleeping While Supervising a Group of Children13A.16.08.01B(2)
Complaint alleges that a staff member was sleeping while supervising a group of children. Staff member states that she was resting her head and admits that she may have fallen asleep for a few seconds. LS discussed the requirement that all staff must be prepared to provide appropriate supervision
- When LS Arrived at the Facility Today, the Preschool Teacher Was Observed to Be Outside the Facility at Her Car13A.16.08.03D(2)(d)
When LS arrived at the facility today, the preschool teacher was observed to be outside the facility at her car. The preschool aged children were in the fenced in playground being supervised by two aides. There were four 2 year old children, three school aged children and six preschool aged child
- Complaint Alleges That Milk Is Not Always Served at Breakfast and Lunch13A.16.12.01A(2)
complaint alleges that milk is not always served at breakfast and lunch. The children carry lunches to the program. The program confirms that they do serve breakfast and admit that milk is not always served at each breakfast. Center is to ensure that milk is served at each breakfast
- Weekly Menu Plans Are Not Posted13A.16.12.01E(1)
Weekly menu plans are not posted. Center states that they do no have current menu plans. Center is to develop appropriate menu plans for Breakfast and snack. to post current menus and to send documentation of such to OCC. Copies of menu plans should also be sent to OCC
- Center Does Not Have a Dated Record of Food That Is Actually Being Served13A.16.12.01E(2)
Center does not have a dated record of food that is actually being served. Center to begin record keeping and send proof of documentation within 2 weeks.
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