Fresh Start Learning Center
MAIN STREET, REISTERTOWN, MD 21136Childery 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
- 20
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That the Director Did Not Have a Completed Record of Professional Development.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- LS Observed That the Teacher's Did Not Have Completed Records of Professional Development.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed That the Aide Did Not Have a Completed Record of Professional Development.13A.16.06.12B(2)
Jan 9, 202511 Findings11 Important
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Did Not Have Documentation of Their Continued Training.13A.16.02.03C(2)
- LS Observed That 1 Child Was Missing Documentation of Their Lead Test and 1 Child Was Missing Documentation of Their Immunizations.13A.16.03.02A
- LS Observed That 1 Child Was Missing Documentation of Their Lead Test.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Observed That 1 Child Was Missing Documentation of Their Immunizations.13A.16.03.02F(2)
- LS Observed That 1 Child's Emergency Form Was Missing the Physician's Information13A.16.03.04A
LS observed that 1 child's emergency form was missing the physician's information, 1 child was missing documentation of their lead test, and 1 child was missing documentation of their immunizations.
- LS Observed That 1 Child's Emergency Form Was Missing Their Physician's Information.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That 1 Child Was Missing Documentation of Their Lead Test.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That 1 Child Was Missing Documentation of Their Immunizations.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed That the Personnel List Did Not Accurately Reflect the Position of 1 Staff Member and the Staff's Medical…13A.16.03.05A
LS observed that the personnel list did not accurately reflect the position of 1 staff member and the staff's medical evaluation and release form dates need to be updated.
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Is Missing Documentation of Their Continued Training and Record of Professional Development, 6…13A.16.03.05C
LS observed that 1 staff is missing documentation of their continued training and record of professional development, 6 staff are missing record of their current FBI and MD CBC's, 2 staff member's are missing current medical evaluations, 2 staff member's are missing age verification, and 2 staff mem
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Did Not Have Documentation of a Medical Evaluation.13A.16.06.04A(1)
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