First Lutheran Preschool
CHATHAM ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- Recognized by Asthma & Allergy Friendly, Maryland Accreditation, Health and Wellness, Eco-Friendly Program, Family Engagement.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 66
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- There Are 4 Children Who Do Not Have Emergency Contacts on Their Emergency Forms13A.17.03.04C
There are 4 children who do not have emergency contacts on their emergency forms, 14 children who are missing the physician information, 5 children do not have an authorized pick up person identified, 6 children need their emergency cards updated, and 3 children need their emergency cards signed by
- There Are 4 Children Who Are Missing Their 2nd Lead Test and 1 Child Who Does Not Have Any Lead Testing in Their File.13A.17.03.04E
- The Stall Walls in the Children's Bathrooms Near the Bottom of the Stall Walls Are Rusting and the Paint Is Starting to Flake13A.17.05.08F(2)
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