Busy Bees Early Learning Center
LYONS MILL ROAD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117Childery 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
- 97
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed That 1 Child's Emergency Form Is Missing an Authorized Pick-up Person.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That 3 Children Are Missing Their Required Lead Test Documentation.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Is Missing Age Verification and 1 Staff Member Is Missing a Current Medical Evaluation in Their Staff Files.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Members Medical Evaluation Was Completed 02/2020 and Had Not Been Updated per Regulations.13A.16.06.04A(4)
Oct 21, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed That the Program Did Not Previously Have a Complete Enrollment List and the Current Enrollment List Does…13A.16.03.03A(1)
LS observed that the program did not previously have a complete enrollment list and the current enrollment list does not have the children's address' listed.
- LS Observed That the Program's Attendance Record Was Missing Some Children That Were Enrolled13A.16.03.03A(2)
LS observed that the program's attendance record was missing some children that were enrolled, there was no parent verification, and there were some children listed that are not currently enrolled.
- LS Observed That the Program's Attendance Record Was Missing Some Children That Were Enrolled13A.16.03.03B(1)
LS observed that the program's attendance record was missing some children that were enrolled, there was no parent verification, and there were some children listed that are not currently enrolled.
- LS Observed That 6 Children's Emergency Forms Were Missing an Annual Update13A.16.03.04A
LS observed that 6 children's emergency forms were missing an annual update, 5 children's emergency forms were missing a date, and 8 children's emergency forms were missing the physician's information.
- LS Observed That 6 Children's Emergency Forms Were Missing an Annual Update13A.16.03.04C
LS observed that 6 children's emergency forms were missing an annual update, 5 children's emergency forms were missing a date, and 8 children's emergency forms were missing the physician's information.
- LS Observed That 6 Children's Emergency Forms Were Missing an Annual Update13A.16.07.06A
LS observed that 6 children's emergency forms were missing an annual update, 5 children's emergency forms were missing a date, and 8 children's emergency forms were missing the physician's information. LS also observed that the program's attendance record was missing some children that were enrolled
Oct 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That the Program Was Not Able to Provide a Full List of Their Enrollment That Included Each Child's Name,…13A.16.03.03A(1)
LS observed that the program was not able to provide a full list of their enrollment that included each child's name, address, phone number, date of birth, and dates and time periods of the child's enrollment.
- LS Observed That the Attendance Was Not Completed Correctly on 09/30/202513A.16.03.03A(2)
LS observed that the attendance was not completed correctly on 09/30/2025. Some children were not signed in, but signed out by their parents and vice versa.
- LS Observed That the Attendance Was Not Completed Correctly on 09/30/202513A.16.03.03B(1)
LS observed that the attendance was not completed correctly on 09/30/2025. Some children were not signed in, but signed out by their parents and vice versa.
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