Discovery Child Development Center
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
- 31
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Upon Arrival LS Was Informed That 15 Children Were Present However When LS Reviewed the Attendance Book Only 12…13A.16.07.06A
Upon arrival LS was informed that 15 children were present however when LS reviewed the attendance book only 12 children were signed in. The Director showed LS the clipboard the program uses for attendance and it reflected 15 children. LS discussed with Director that the program is responsible for e
Oct 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Children's Records and Observed Five Children's Emergency Cards That Were Either Missing…13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist reviewed children's records and observed five children's emergency cards that were either missing a person authorized to pick up daily or physician information. Facility needs to send photographic evidence to Licensing Specialist that these emergency cards have been updated.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Cobwebs and Dead Spiders on the Last Window to the Right of the Door Leading to The…13A.16.05.11A
Licensing Specialist observed cobwebs and dead spiders on the last window to the right of the door leading to the playground. Licensing Specialist also observed a sand like substance on top of the cubby below the same window. Facility needs to send photographic evidence to the Licensing Specialist t
- Upon Arrival Licensing Specialist Observed Seven Children Present in Room 1 and Only Six Were Signed in on the Daily…13A.16.07.06A
Upon arrival Licensing Specialist observed seven children present in Room 1 and only six were signed in on the daily sign in and out log. The daily attendance log had seven children signed in. Licensing Specialist discussed with staff that if parents do not sign their child/children in or out it is
Jul 10, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Reviewed Attendance Records for Today, July 10, and Identified That Two Children Were Not Signed In.13A.16.03.03A(2)
- LS Asked About the Number of Children Here and It Took Several Minutes and Multiple Attempts Before the Number Of…13A.16.03.03B(1)
LS asked about the number of children here and it took several minutes and multiple attempts before the number of children in care and counting numbers aligned.
- LS Observed a Calendar From April 11, Week.13A.16.03.03B(3)
- LS Observed the Sheet Will All Dates Fpr the Year Designated, but Was Missing the Necessary Information for This Month.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- Upon Review of Children's Records LS Observed That Five Children Are Enrolled However the Director Does Not Have Enrollment Paperwork.13A.16.03.04A
- LS Did Not See Updated Paperwork for the Children Here13A.16.03.04A
LS did not see updated paperwork for the children here. Leads are not completed, emergency forms are not updated. Forms are not signed by guardians. Some children have no emergency cards at all.
- LS Observed Ants on the Kitchen Floor by the Back Door13A.16.05.11A
LS observed ants on the kitchen floor by the back door. LS observed that the bathroom used for staff in room two is dirty on the floor and is in disrepair and decay. The toilet seat in the children's bathroom in room two needs to be replaced.
- LS Observed an Adult Volunteering in Room 1. The OCC Has No Documentation That This Person Is a Volunteer.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed an Electrical Socket in Room One That Does Not Have Plug Covers.13A.16.10.04F