Darchei Noam
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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe 2 Children's Files Without Lead, Immunization Records, and Part I and II Health Inventory Forms13A.16.03.04C
LS did not observe 2 children's files without lead, immunization records, and Part I and II Health inventory forms. LS also did not observe one child without an updated emergency form, Part II Health Inventory, lead, and immunization. LS did not observe one child with an updated emergency form.
- LS Observed a Staff Member Who Was Not Approved by the OCC in the Window Room.13A.16.07.06A
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Sent a Potential New Hire Home Because She Was Not Cleared by the OCC13A.16.07.06A
LS sent a potential new hire home because she was not cleared by the OCC. The staff stated she has been working in the building for about a week.
Dec 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Two Non-working Toilets in the Primary Bathrooms and One Non-working Sink.13A.16.05.08B
May 14, 20246 Findings6 Important
- In Classroom 5, 1, and 2 There Were Peeling and Chipping Paint on Multiple Walls.13A.16.05.04
- LS Did Not Observe Running Water in the Left Sink in the Boy's Restroom.13A.16.05.07A
- LS Did Not Observe Running Water in the Left Sink in the Boy's Restroom. The Knob on the Sink in Classroom 1 Was Broken.13A.16.05.08B
- A Staff Member Not Qualified Was with a Group of Children Outside. Two Staff Members Not Cleared Were in the Building with Children.13A.16.07.06A
- A Staff Member Not Qualified Was Outside with a Group of Children.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed Loose Sheets on Mattresses and a Hole in One of the Mattresses. Tape Was Used to Pull the Sheets Onto the Mattress.13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)