Forest Hill Nature Preschool and Child Care
ROCK SPRING ROAD, FOREST HILL, MD 21050Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 223
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (9), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 23, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Update Release of Information Forms Have Not Been Submitted for Several Staff13A.16.02.03C(3)(a)
Update Release of Information forms have not been submitted for several staff. It has been over 24 months since the last Release of Information form was submitted and cleared.
- At the Time of the Inspection Room 15 Had Chipping Paint on the Walls.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection Room 11 Has a Toilet Seat (Potty Seat) Trainer on the Toilet That Is Torn.13A.16.05.08B
- At the Time of the Inspection All Playground Area Are in Need of Mulch13A.16.05.12D
At the time of the inspection all playground area are in need of mulch. When the pavilion area is being used the parking lot needs to be blocked off.
Jul 26, 20244 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, Several Children Were Missing the Lead Screening and Testing Form in Their Files.13A.16.03.04E
- At the Time of the Inspection, Staffing Patterns in the Rooms Were Not Current and Did Not Reflect the Correct Staff in the Rooms.13A.16.03.05B
- At the Time of the Inspection, on E Toilet Seat in the Girls Hall Bathroom Has a Loose Seat and One of the Soap Dispensers Is Broken.13A.16.05.08B
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.05.12D
At the time of the inspection, the fenced playground needs mulch under the climbing equipment and the swings, and a section of the fence has a broken mesh. The area under the swings need mulch.
Dec 20, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, One Staff Was Working in the Program That Had Not Been Cleared by the Office13A.16.07.06A
At the time of the inspection, one staff was working in the program that had not been cleared by the office. Office has not received CBCs for staff person. Director gave new staff her credit card and sent her to get fingerprinted. Non compliance corrected. Staff is not to return until CBCs are recei
Jul 12, 20235 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, Room 9 Had Chipping Paint on the Wall.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- The Diaper Changing Pad in Room 7 Has a Tear and Needs to Be Replaced13A.16.05.11A
The diaper changing pad in room 7 has a tear and needs to be replaced. The changing pads is rooms 10 and 15 are dirty and stained and need to be replaced or covered.
- At the Time of the Inspection, Specialist Observed a Piece of Toddler Play Equipment Is Cracked13A.16.05.12D
At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed a piece of toddler play equipment is cracked. Staff covered the crack so it is not accessible to children.
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.10.04A
At the time of the inspection, cleaning products were in the cabinet under the classroom sink, and it did not have a child proof device. Cleaning supplies were removed and placed out of reach immediately.
- At the Time of the Inspection Refrigerators in Classroom 11 and Classroom 4 Had Temperatures Above 40 Degrees13A.16.12.04F(3)
At the time of the inspection refrigerators in classroom 11 and classroom 4 had temperatures above 40 degrees. Room 11 (45 degrees), Room 4 (42 degrees).
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