First Choice Child Care,LLC
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.2 / 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 314
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Several of the Children Under Age 6 Did Not Have Proof of the Blood Lead Test Report, Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.02E
- Center Had Not Been Maintaining a 4 Week Record of Foods Actually Served to the Children. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03B(3)
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Several Emergency Information Forms13A.16.03.04C
Licensing specialist reviewed several emergency information forms. Many were missing name and telephone number of the source of health care, an emergency contact person with a telephone number, parent/guardian signature date and telephone number. Correct immediately.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Water Is Not Coming Above the Mouth Guard on Some of the Water Fountains.. Correct Immediately.13A.16.05.07C
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed in Bathroom Stained Ceiling Tile , Holes in Classroom Ceiling Ile. 1 Classroom Had Chipped Paint.13A.16.05.01A(1)