Five Star Day Care Center
EAST BIDDLE STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21213Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Review All Emergency Cards for Updated Signatures and Dates From Parents.13A.16.03.04C
Jun 4, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Review All Emergency Cards for Updated Signatures and Dates From Parents13A.16.03.04C
- Review All Health Files for Current Updated Physicals13A.16.03.04D(3)
- The First Aid Kit Was Missing a Triangle Bandage13A.16.10.02E
Jun 24, 20243 Findings3 Important
- During the Visit the Center Had 2 Infant in Care and School Age Children.13A.16.04.01B
- Staff Ratio Did Not Meet Regulations13A.16.08.03C(1)
- Staff Ratio Did Not Meet Regulations13A.16.08.03D(1)
May 15, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Center's Attendance Sheet Was Not Being Record with Dates and Times13A.16.03.03A(2)
- Center's Fire Drills Were Not Being Recorded with Dates and Times.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- Current Emergency Cards Missing Parents Signature and Physician Completed Information.13A.16.03.04C
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