Building Blocks ELC
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Several Emergency Forms Were Missing the Required Information13A.16.03.04C
Several emergency forms were missing the required information. The center is advised to review children's files and ensure that all children's emergency forms are completed and contain the required information. The center is reminded to maintain emergency information for all children in care and ens
- One Child Enrolled Was Missing Evidence of the Health Inventory Part 1 in Their File13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
One child enrolled was missing evidence of the health inventory part 1 in their file. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is advised to review children's records to ensure they are complete and current. See additional comments shee
- Several Children Files Were Missing Evidence of the Health Inventory Part 213A.16.03.04D(3)
Several children files were missing evidence of the health inventory part 2. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is advised to review children's records to ensure they are complete and current. See additional comments sheet.
- Several Children in Care Were Missing Evidence of the Lead Blood Test at 12 and 24 Months of Age13A.16.03.04E
Several children in care were missing evidence of the lead blood test at 12 and 24 months of age. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. See additional comments sheet.
- There Were Several Children Enrolled Missing Evidence of an Updated Immunization Record13A.16.03.04G
There were several children enrolled missing evidence of an updated immunization record. In addition, 3 children did not have evidence of an immunization record on file. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. Please see additional comments sheet
- There Were 2 Staff Members That Had No Evidence of a Staff Orientation in Their Files13A.16.06.02
There were 2 staff members that had no evidence of a staff orientation in their files. Please complete the staff orientation with each staff member and keep a record of this in their files. Submit a letter of correction to the Licensing Specialist once the staff orientation has been completed with e
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.06.09C
At the time of the inspection, there was 1 teacher who needed evidence of 4.5 hours of continued training for the 2024-2025 training cycle. Their training hours were due in April of 2025. Please ensure the staff member completes and submits evidence of the required continued training hours to the Li
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.09.02C
At the time of the inspection, the specialist noted that the written activity plans for the infants and toddlers were not updated. Please ensure that each infant and toddler in care has a written activity plan that is posted and updated. Please submit a letter of correction to the specialist once al
- There Is No Evidence That the Center Has at Least One Employee Who Has Completed the Approved Emergency Preparedness…13A.16.10.01A(1)
There is no evidence that the center has at least one employee who has completed the approved emergency preparedness training. The center stated they will register a staff member for the training and submit evidence of this to the specialist. Please submit the emergency preparedness certificate to t
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
At the time of the inspection, there was no evidence of a fire drill being completed during the months of October and November 2025. The director stated that fire drills were completed, however, there was no record of this during the inspection. Please ensure that fire drills are completed each mont
- The Toddler Classroom Did Not Have Evidence of an Emergency Escape Plan Posted13A.16.10.01A(4)
The toddler classroom did not have evidence of an emergency escape plan posted. Please be sure that a copy of the emergency escape floor plan is posted in each area and room in the facility. The director posted a copy of the emergency escape plan in the classroom during the inspection correcting thi
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.10.04A
At the time of the inspection, the specialist noted that there were cleaning agents within the reach of children in the infant and toddler classrooms. The specialist relocated these items making them inaccessible to the children in care. Please ensure to store all potentially harmful items in locati
Dec 13, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.05.01A(1)
At the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist noted that some of the ceiling tiles in the two's room, preschool room, and office needed to be repaired. There was 1 ceiling tile in the two's room that appeared to be broken and 1 ceiling tile in the preschool room that had visible wires, and