Clarlen Nursery Inc
BETHANY LANE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 17, 20263 Findings3 Important
- One Child's File Was Missing the Lead Testing13A.16.03.02E
- Two Children's Emergency Forms Are Missing Enroll Date and One Is Missing the Schedule.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Reviewed Dates of Drills13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
LS reviewed dates of drills. Facility has several missed months of drills. Facility is reminded to follow COMAR specific to monthly fire drills and emergency drills 2X annually
Feb 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence That the Emergency and Disaster Plan Is Practiced with the Children at Least Once per Month…13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
LS did not observe evidence that the emergency and disaster plan is practiced with the children at least once per month for fire evacuation and twice per year for other emergency and disaster situations. Director must ensure that fire evacuation drills are planned and practiced at least once per mon
- LS Observed a Change of Operation That Was Not Approved by the Office13A.16.16.04G
LS observed a change of operation that was not approved by the office. Director must submit a Change in Child Care Facilities to have the changes approved.
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