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Fields Preparatory Early Learning Center

OAKLEIGH ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21234Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
29
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Jan 6, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 6, 202610 Findings10 Important
    • LS Observed That the Attendance Did Not Match the Amount of Children in the Center.13A.16.03.03B(1)
    • LS Observed Two Children Missing Lead Testing Results.13A.16.03.04E
    • LS Observed Two Staff Records Missing Experience13A.16.03.05C

      LS observed two staff records missing experience. LS observed two staff records missing function or position. LS observed three staff records missing verification of the staff's age. LS observed three staff records missing medical evaluations. LS observed two staff records missing staff orientation

    • LS Did Not Observe a Written Record for the Substitute on Staff During the Visit.13A.16.03.05E
    • LS Observed a Damaged Electrical Outlet Covering with Tape Displayed Around It.13A.16.05.01A(1)
    • LS Observed a Damaged Electrical Outlet Covering with Tape Displayed Around It.13A.16.05.01A(2)
    • LS Observed That One Staff's Medical Report Was Not Updated Every 5 Years.13A.16.06.04A(4)
    • LS Did Not Observe That One Aide Staff Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment.13A.16.06.12A(3)
    • LS Observed the Inside of the Refrigerator in Room B in Need of Cleaning.13A.16.12.05A
    • LS Observed Infant Bottles in the Infant Room Not Dated.13A.16.12.06E(1)
  2. Aug 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe a Substitute Record for the Use of the Substitutes Observed During the Inspection.13A.16.03.05E
    • LS Observed a 6-year-old Child at the Center13A.16.03.07A

      LS observed a 6-year-old child at the center. The center is not licensed for that age group. This was corrected during the inspection when the child left the center.

    • LS Observed One Aide Staff Alone with 8 Preschool Aged Children.13A.16.07.06A
    • LS Observed One Aide Staff Alone with 8 Preschool Aged Children.13A.16.08.01A(1)

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