Excellent Start Learning Center-Windsor Mill
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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 136
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Sep 23, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed a Blanket in Two Cribs in Infant Room A. The Blankets Were Removed Immediately During the Inspection.13A.16.09.04F
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Emergency Forms Missing Doctors Information.13A.16.03.04C
Dec 4, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Children Were Not Being Supervised Properly Which Caused an Incident to Take Place.13A.16.07.06A
- Incident Occurred in Room 6 Classroom Due to Inadequate Supervision.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- LS Interviewed Aide Who Stated She Was Alone in the Classroom When the Incident Took Place.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Interviewed Aide Who Stated She Was in the Classroom Alone When the Incident Occurred. Attendance Shows the Classroom Was Out of Ratio.13A.16.08.03D(2)(b)