Drool of Rock-Owings Mills
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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 85
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The LS Observed That Nine Emergency Forms Were Missing Either Authorized Pick-ups or a Designated Emergency Person…13A.16.03.04C
The LS observed that nine Emergency forms were missing either authorized pick-ups or a designated emergency person identified on the emergency form. Drool has a safe pick-up list. The Director was able to get the information from the forms and contact parents to updated the forms; this non-complianc
Nov 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The LS Observed Glass Cleaner and Disinfectant Spray on a Low Shelf in the Children's Bathroom13A.16.10.04A
The LS observed glass cleaner and disinfectant spray on a low shelf in the children's bathroom. The director removed these items correcting the non-compliance on site.
Jun 24, 20246 Findings6 Important
- The Child's Forms Were Not Completed.13A.16.03.04A
- The Emergency Form Wasn't Readily Accessible.13A.16.03.04B(1)
- The LS Observed That the Program Didn't Have an Emergency Form Readily Available for the School-age Child.13A.16.03.04C
- The LS Observed That the Child's Health Inventory Two Wasn't Completed.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- The LS Observed That the School-age Child Has Asthma and Needs a Completed Med. Admin. Form by Parent.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- The LS Observed That the School-age Child Needs a Completed Medical Admin. Form by the Doctor.13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
May 24, 20246 Findings6 Important
- The LS Observed That Two Aides Were Leading the Bobby McThree's Class. This Non-compliance Was Corrected on Site.13A.16.07.06A
- The LS Observed Two Aides Leading in the Bobby McThree's Room. This Was Corrected on Site.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- The LS Observed That Two Aides Were Leading the Bobby McThree's Class This Non-compliance Was Corrected on Site.13A.16.08.01B(1)
- The LS Observed Two Aides in a Classroom When She Did Her Walkthrough13A.16.08.02A
The LS observed two aides in a classroom when she did her walkthrough. The lead teacher NH is absent. CS was covering the room however she ran to the bathroom . This non-compliance was corrected on site with Kyra Corbin stepping in to the room.
- The LS Observed That Two Aides Were Leading the Bobbie McThree's Class. This Non-compliance Was Corrected on Site.13A.16.08.02B
- The LS Observed That Two Aides Were Leading the Bobbie McThree's Class. This Non-compliance Was Corrected on Site.13A.16.08.03A