Discovery Lane, LLC
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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Out of the 18 Children Enrolled, There Are 3 Children's Emergency Cards That Are Missing the Physician Information13A.16.03.02A
Out of the 18 children enrolled, there are 3 children's emergency cards that are missing the physician information. Please have the parents add the child's doctor information and then add the form back to the child's file.
Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Preschool Teacher Was Due 12 Hours of Continued Training by 11/27/202413A.16.06.09C
One preschool teacher was due 12 hours of continued training by 11/27/2024. She owes 10.5 hours of training. Please forward copies of the training certificates to the licensing specialist as soon as possible.
Jan 11, 20244 Findings4 Important
- There Are Only 4 Children's Files That Need Corrections and the Only Corrections Are in Regards to the Lead Blood Test13A.16.03.02E
There are only 4 children's files that need corrections and the only corrections are in regards to the lead blood test. The licensing specialist reviewed the 4 files with the director. Please have the parents obtain the documentation of lead blood tests from the physician and add to the children's f
- The Center Submitted a Personnel List in January 2024 That Included 2 Staff Persons Who Began Employment in November…13A.16.03.06A(1)
The center submitted a personnel list in January 2024 that included 2 staff persons who began employment in November 2023. The center must submit new staff notifications to the licensing specialist in a timely manner. At the time of the inspection, two persons on the AP list were no longer employed
- One Staff Person Does Not Have a Medical Report on File13A.16.06.04A(1)
One staff person does not have a medical report on file. She has an appointment to get the medical completed. Once the medical is completed, please forward a copy to the licensing specialist.
- One Aide Owes 3 Hours of Continued Training That Was Due for Completion by 10/202313A.16.06.12B(1)
One aide owes 3 hours of continued training that was due for completion by 10/2023. He plans on completing the 3 hour ADA training which will make up the past due hours. Please forward a copy of the completed training certificate to the licensing specialist as soon as possible.