Care A Lot Child Care 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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 14, 20244 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of Inspection Multiple Children's Files Were Missing Either Physician Information, Updating or Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04C
- At the Time of Inspection No Aides Had Any Continued Training 2023-2024.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- At the Time of Inspection the Children Were on One Side of the Childcare Space While the Adults Were in Another13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
At the time of inspection the children were on one side of the childcare space while the adults were in another. The adults were not able to see the children in care. Provider came back within 5 minutes.
- At the Time of Inspection There Was an Infant in the Crib with a Blanket. The Blanket Was Removed Immediately From the Crib.13A.16.09.04F
Aug 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have the Health Assessment Form.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed That 2 Children Did Not Have Updated Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G