Fresh Start Early Learning Center
EAST MAIN STREET, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157Childery 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
- 55
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9) and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Program Did Not Have a Substitute Log at Time of Inspection13A.16.03.05E
The program did not have a substitute log at time of inspection. A substitute was working in the school age room for the director. Program corrected at time at inspection.
- A Staff Member Medical Was Completed in 3.17.2020. Please Submit a Current Medical to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- A Teacher Did Not Have Training for the Previous Year. Please Submit Copies of Training Certificates to the Office of Child Care.13A.16.06.09C
Jul 23, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A Child Was in Care Without a Medical13A.16.03.02A
A child was in care without a medical. A child was missing immunizations in the child's file. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the medical to the Office of Child Care.
- A Child Was Missing an Emergency Contact on Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
A child was missing an emergency contact on emergency card. Also, a child was missing authorized pick up on an emergency card. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of corrected emergency cards to the Office of Child Care.
- Five Children Did Not Have Lead Screenings in Their Files13A.16.03.04E
Five children did not have lead screenings in their files. Please correct immediately and submit copies of lead screenings to the Office of Child Care.
- Two Aides Had 4.5 Hours of Training at Time of Inspection for the Previous Year13A.16.06.12B(1)
Two aides had 4.5 hours of training at time of inspection for the previous year. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the training certificates.
Aug 28, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Director Had 2 Hours of Training for the Previous Year at Time of Inspection. Please Submit Copies of Training .13A.16.06.05C(1)
- A Teacher Did Not Have Training for the Previous Year. Please Submit Copies of the Trainings.13A.16.06.09C
- Two Aides Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training. Please Submit a Copy of the Training.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- An Aide Did Not Have Training for the Previous Year. Please Submit Copies of the Training Certificates.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- An Aide Started in 6.16.21 and Did Not Complete the Aide Orientation Within 6 Months of Employment. Please Submit a Copy of the Training.13A.16.06.12C
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