Epworth Preschool
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
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 15, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Receive Signed and Notarized Release of Information Forms.13A.17.02.03C(2)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Receive Documentation That the Facility Has Passed the Most Recent Fire Inspection…13A.17.02.03C(3)
Licensing specialist did not receive documentation that the facility has passed the most recent fire inspection required by the local fire authority.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That Emergency Forms Were Missing Parent Signatures and the Physician's Information.13A.17.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed That There Were Children's Files That Did Not Contain Appropriate Lead Screening Documentation.13A.17.03.04E
- Licensing Specialist Observed Medication That Was Not Labeled with the Child's Name.13A.17.11.04E(1)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Expired Medication at the Facility.13A.17.11.04E(1)(c)