Colesville Learning Center for Children
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
- 34
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That Some Children Emergency Forms Had Not Been Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe That Two Children Were Missing Health Assessment Part 1 & Part 2 and Lead and Immunization Forms13A.16.03.04D(3)
Feb 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Any Training Hours Completed and Documented on a Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Any Training Hours Completed and Documented on a Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Any Training Hours Completed and Documented on a Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Mar 6, 20246 Findings6 Important
- The Licenses Specialist Did Not Observe a Written Record of Fire Drills Completed for January and February and A…13A.16.03.03B(4)
The Licenses Specialist did not observe a written record of fire drills completed for January and February and a written record of emergency drills completed for the year 2023.
- The Licenses Specialist Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have Health Assessment Parts 1 & 2, Lead Test, or Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- The License Specialist Observed That 4 Children Did Not Have a Lead Screening Completed.13A.16.03.04E
- License Specialist Observed That One Teacher Needed and Additional 6 Hours of Training.13A.16.06.09C
- The License Specialist Did Not Observe Fire Drills Completed for the Months of January 2024 or February 2024, and Fire…13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
The License Specialist did not observe fire Drills completed for the months of January 2024 or February 2024, and fire evacuation drills completed in 2023.
- The License Specialist Did Not Observe Milk Being Served During Each Meal nor Did the License Specialist Observe Milk…13A.16.12.01A(2)
The license Specialist did not observe milk being served during each meal nor did the license specialist observe milk in the refrigerator for children.