Fitness fun & Games @ Patterson Park Public
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 110
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Program Does Not Supply Paper Towels to Children After Using the Bathroom. School Has Hand Dryers.13A.16.05.08I
Feb 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Was Not Able to Observe a Current Release of Information for Mara Lewis and Nala Lovett.13A.16.02.03C(3)(a)
- LS Was Not Able to Observe a Current Fire Permit.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- LS Was Not Able to Observe Current Emergency Forms for Several Children in Care.13A.16.03.04C
Sep 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The Center Has an Approved Capacity of 45 Children; LS Counted 47 Children Present as Inspection Began; Corrected As…13A.16.04.01B
The center has an approved capacity of 45 children; LS counted 47 children present as inspection began; corrected as pick ups began during the inspection.
- LS Observed a Child Leave the Cafeteria While the Children Were Lining Up to Move to Other Areas13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS observed a child leave the cafeteria while the children were lining up to move to other areas. The 3 staff members present were not aware the child had left until the LS asked where the child went. The Director followed after the child who had left the group to visit the library where another st