Gale Mitchell
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.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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Emergency. Form Is Missing Source of Health Care Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Jun 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The Office Did Not Received Documentation of the Person Acting as a Substitute13A.15.06.03D(3)
- The Unapproved Sub Attempted to Make the Child Eat.13A.15.06.03D(6)
- Children Were Left Alone with a Person Not Approved to Supervise13A.15.07.07C(1)(a)
- An Unapproved Person Was Working with the Children.13A.15.08.01A
Nov 19, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Child Enrolled Is Missing Parent Signature on the Health Inventory Part 2 .Missing Health Inventory Form And…13A.15.03.02A
Child enrolled is missing parent signature on the Health Inventory part 2 .Missing Health Inventory form and immunization form for another child.
- Missing Lead Testing for 2 Children in Care.13A.15.03.02B
- Person Listed on Family Resident and Staff Form Has Been in the Home for More Than 5 Working Days13A.15.03.05D(1)
Person listed on Family resident and staff form has been in the home for more than 5 working days. OCC had not received the CBC Report or Release of Information within the required time frame.
Oct 19, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At the Arrival of the LS, the Registration Was Not Displayed in a Conspicuous Location13A.15.02.01D
At the arrival of the LS, the registration was not displayed in a conspicuous location. Corrected during the inspection. Provider posted the registration.