Building Blocks Learning and Development Center
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- 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
1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Apr 4, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 4, 202512 Findings12 Important
- LS Was Unable to View Children Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Were Not on Site.13A.16.03.03A(1)
- LS Was Unable to View Staff Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Wee Not on Site.13A.16.03.04B(1)
- LS Was Unable to View Staff Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Wee Not on Site.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Was Unable to View Staff Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Were Not on Site.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Did Not Observe a Current Fire Permit or Workman's Comp Declaration Page.13A.16.05.01B
- LS Was Unable to View Staff Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Were Not on Site.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Was Unable to View Staff Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Were Not on Site.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- LS Was Unable to View Staff Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Were Not on Site.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Was Unable to View Staff Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Were Not on Site.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Was Unable to View Staff Files Due to Director Stating That the Files Were Not on Site.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- LS Observed 2 Uncapped Outlets on an Extension Cord.13A.16.10.04F
- LS Observed Fire Permit to Be Expired and Director Hasn't Paid for a New Permit.13A.16.16.09A