Community Play Project
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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 26, 202510 Findings10 Important
- The Center Did Not Have Proof of Lead Screening/test for One (1) Enrolled Child.13A.16.03.04E
- Observed One Sink in the Children's Bathroom That Had No Hot Running Water.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- The Fire and Boiler Permits Expired13A.16.05.01B
The fire and boiler permits expired. The center had proof of payment to BCFD and is awaiting an inspection. However, the center did not have any updates regarding the boiler permit and will speak to the church building staff.
- The Center Did Not Have Proof of MSDE Medical Exams for All Staff Members.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- The Director Needs Proof of 1 Additional Hour of Annual Training; Observed 11 Hours During the Inspection.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- The Director Did Not Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- 2 Teachers Needs Proof of 3-hour Basic Health and Safety Training and the 2024 Update Training13A.16.06.09C
2 Teachers needs proof of 3-hour basic health and safety training and the 2024 update training. 1 teacher needs 1 additional hour of annual training, LS observed 11 hours during the inspection.
- 1 Aide Staff Member Needs Proof of 3- Hour Basic Health and Safety Training and 2 Aide Staff Members Needs Proof Of…13A.16.06.12B(3)
1 aide staff member needs proof of 3- hour Basic Health and Safety training and 2 aide staff members needs proof of 2024 Basic Health and Safety update training.
- The Daily Schedule Did Not Indicate Outdoor Play Twice per Day.13A.16.09.01A(7)
- The Emergency Contact Numbers Were Not Current.13A.16.10.01C