Franklin Country Day Montessori School
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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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 American Montessori Society (AMS).
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 176
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 27, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialists Observed Only 6 Hours of Continued Training for the Full Year of Employment or the Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- Licensing Specialists Only Observed 9 Hrs of Continued Training for S.M., 8hrs for S.C.M., and 3 Hours of Montessori Training for S.S.13A.16.06.09C
- Licensing Specialists Observed 1 Teacher Alone with 4 Infants in Room 5b13A.16.08.03C(1)
Licensing Specialists observed 1 teacher alone with 4 infants in Room 5b. Per the staff member, the first child arrived at 8:15 am and the aide arrives at 10 am. During the inspection Licensing Specialists returned to Rm 5b to check for corrections. In Rm 5A one of the two staff members stepped ou
- In Room 5A One of the Two Staff Members Stepped Out for a Break Leaving the Staff Member Alone with 5 Infants/toddlers During Rest Time.13A.16.08.08A(1)
- Licensing Specialists Did Not Observe Emergency Escape Route Floor Plans Posted in the Liberty Room or the Discovery…13A.16.10.01A(4)
Licensing Specialists did not observe emergency escape route floor plans posted in the Liberty Room or the Discovery Room. During the inspection, the facility posted the emergency escape routes during the inspection.