Georgetown Hill at Hood College Lab School
WEST FIFTH STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21701Childery 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 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Eco-Friendly Program.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 53
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Center Had 22 Children Present in Preschool Room 113A.16.03.07A
At the time of inspection, center had 22 children present in Preschool Room 1. Although the room is educationally approved, the room is only licensed for a capacity of 20 children. Two children will leave at 12:30 for the facility to be back within licensed capacity.
- At the Time of Inspection, Center Had 22 Children Present in Preschool Room 113A.16.04.01B
At the time of inspection, center had 22 children present in Preschool Room 1. Although the room is educationally approved, the room is only licensed for a capacity of 20 children. Two children will leave at 12:30 for the facility to be back within licensed capacity.
Jun 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Reviewed All Continued Training for Staff Prior to the Inspection13A.16.06.09C
LS reviewed all continued training for staff prior to the inspection. One child care teacher had completed 9.5 hours between 11/1/23 and 10/31/24, and an additional hour so far between 11/1/24 and 10/31/25. LS requests that this staff member complete a remaining 13.5 hours by 10/31/25 to make up t
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