Children's Manor Montessori School Forest Hill
KLEIN PLAZA DRIVE, FOREST HILL, MD 21050Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 2, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which the Center Self Reported That a Staff Member Failed to Complete a Name To…13A.16.03.03B(1)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which the center self reported that a staff member failed to complete a name to face check in which a three year old child was able to leave the playground with a class that was not his. The staff member who did not complete the name to face check upon re-enter
- Ls Observed Peeling Paint in Classroom 3 and Classroom 613A.16.05.01A(1)
Ls observed peeling paint in Classroom 3 and Classroom 6. Additionally a ceiling tile in room 6 needed to be fixed. A ceiling tile in Room 7 was stained and needs to be replaced.
Jun 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Children's Emergency Cards That Were Missing Annual Updates and Doctors Information.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed One Child's File That the Child Did Not Have Documentation That a Lead Test Had Been Completed.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed Two Staff Persons That Were Missing Their Training Hours for 2022-2023 Training Year.13A.16.06.09C
Feb 29, 20247 Findings7 Important
- LS Observed Staffing Patterns Posted That Had an Individual Listed Who the OCC Recognizes as a Substitute in A…13A.16.03.05B
LS Observed staffing patterns posted that had an individual listed who the OCC recognizes as a substitute in a classroom Monday-Thursday. LS also noticed a staff person who was listed on the staffing patterns in three different rooms at overlapping times.
- At the Time of the Complaint Inspection, LS Observed Stools for the Children to Step on That Were Covered in Dirt13A.16.05.08B
At the time of the complaint inspection, LS observed stools for the children to step on that were covered in dirt. LS also observed a bathroom stall with no toilet paper. LS observed all the children's toilets in both bathrooms that needed to be recaulked. LS observed caoulking that was peeling at t
- At the Time of the Complaint Inspection13A.16.07.06A
At the time of the complaint inspection, LS observed a new hire that had not been cleared by the office of childcare working in a preschool classroom with another teacher with 10 children. LS was informed by the director that this individual was in a classroom and at that time the LS told the direct
- At the Time of the Complaint Inspection13A.16.07.06D(1)
At the time of the complaint inspection, LS observed a new hire that had not been cleared by the office of childcare working in a preschool classroom with another teacher with 10 children. LS was informed by the director that this individual was in a classroom and at that time the LS told the direct
- LS Asked a Staff Member in the Infant Room About the Infant and Toddlers Activity Plans13A.16.09.02C
LS asked a staff member in the infant room about the infant and toddlers activity plans. The staff person stated that they do daily activity plans but they do not do infant activity plans that are updated every three months.
- AT the Time of the Complaint Inspection13A.16.10.04A
AT the time of the complaint inspection, both LS's observed a snake plant and another plant, on the floor within reach of infants and toddlers in the infant and toddler classroom.
- LS (BJ) Observed That the Only Menu That Was Posted Was in the Kitchen13A.16.12.01E(1)
LS (BJ) observed that the only menu that was posted was in the kitchen. The program director confirmed that the menu was not posted any where else in the building.
Dec 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, Specialist Observed 2 Staff with 7 Children Under 213A.16.07.06A
At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed 2 staff with 7 children under 2. (5 infants and 2 toddlers). Non compliance was corrected when one child went home.
- At the Time of the Inspection, Specialist Observed 2 Staff with 7 Children Under 213A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed 2 staff with 7 children under 2. (5 infants and 2 toddlers). Non compliance was corrected when one child went home.
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