Gateway Learning Center
KEMPS MILL ROAD, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 68
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Two Staff Need Updated Medicals. Center Will Obtain and Send Verification to OCC.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- Director Is Short One Hour of Training Which Was Due in February. She Will Send Verification to OCC of Completed Training.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- One Teacher Was Short 8.5 Hours of Continued Training Due in February. The Center Will Send Verification of the Completed Training to OCC.13A.16.06.09C
May 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- One Teacher Had a Medical From June 2018 and Needs an Updated Medical. The Facility Will Send Verification to OCC.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- One Teacher Needs to Make Up 6 1/2 Hours for the Time Period Between February 2024 and February 202513A.16.06.09C
One Teacher needs to make up 6 1/2 hours for the time period between February 2024 and February 2025. The facility will send verification of the training. The Teacher also needs to complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety.
- The First Aid Kid Was Missing the Disposable Washcloths. The Facility Will Purchase and Send Verification to OCC.13A.16.10.02E
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