Eastern Shore Early Learning
WORCESTER HIGHWAY BUILDING A, BERLIN, MD 21811Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 5, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Area Rug in Room 101is Stained/dirty and Either Needs to Be Replaced or Cleaned.13A.16.05.11A
- A Staff Who Has Been at the Center Since 8/2023 Has Not Completed Required Medical. Medical Needs to Be Completed by 1/31/2024.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- A Staff Member Did Not Complete the Required Health & Safety Class Within the 90 Days, Staff Will Complete Class 1/202413A.16.06.12A(3)
- Cleaning Products Are Stored in Room Off a Child Care Room, the Door Is Kept Closed, but Not Locked13A.16.10.04A
Cleaning products are stored in room off a child care room, the door is kept closed, but not locked. Because the products are kept low and are accessible to the children if they went into the room, the products need to be either be placed higher or the room must be locked.
Sep 11, 20233 Findings3 Important
- There Was No Staffing Pattern for the Lobby13A.16.03.05B
- Center Opened at 7:00am with 1staff Member, Caroline Hoffman, Director13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Center opened at 7:00am with 1staff member, Caroline Hoffman, Director. Between 7:00am to 7:30am a total of 9 or 10 children had arrived with 4 of those children being under 24 months. Because the staff child ratio was not met, this regulation pertaining to adequate supervision was not in complian
- Approximately at 7:15am Problems with Staff/child Ratios Began; At Approximately 8:00am Staff/child Ratios Were Correct.13A.16.08.03A
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