Georgetown Hill at NRC
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.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 Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Trash Cans Inside Rooms 1A-1C, Both Are Being Used for Trash and Diapers13A.16.05.11D(2)
LS observed trash cans inside rooms 1A-1C, both are being used for trash and diapers. LS discussed the regulation regarding separate trash container.
- LS Observed Cribs Inside of 1A Not Having a Tight Fitting Sheet.13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)
Aug 3, 202311 Findings11 Important
- The Program Has Only Completed 1 Emergency Drill and Is Missing a Fire Drill for the Month of July13A.16.03.03B(4)
The program has only completed 1 emergency drill and is missing a fire drill for the month of July. The program will conduct these drills and send evidence to the licensing office for correction.
- There Are 7 Children Who Need Their Physician Information Listed on Their Emergency Cards13A.16.03.04C
There are 7 children who need their physician information listed on their emergency cards, 2 children need an authorization pick up person listed on their emergency cards, and 5 children needed their emergency cards updated.
- There Are 3 Children Who Are Missing Their Health Inventory Part 2 That Is Completed by the Physician13A.16.03.04D(3)
There are 3 children who are missing their health inventory part 2 that is completed by the physician. The program must obtain this information and send proof to the licensing office for correction.
- There Are 4 Children Who Need Their First Lead Screening Completed13A.16.03.04E
There are 4 children who need their first lead screening completed, 8 children who have no lead screening completed when 2 should have been done, and 9 children are missing their 2nd lead screening. The program must receive this information from the parents and provide evidence to the licensing offi
- There Are 3 Children Who Are Missing Their Immunizations13A.16.03.04G
There are 3 children who are missing their immunizations. The program must receive this information from the parents and provide evidence to the licensing office.
- There Are 4 Staff Members Who Do Not Have Completed Orientation to COMAR in Their Files13A.16.03.05C
There are 4 staff members who do not have completed Orientation to COMAR in their files, 2 staff who do not have any experience listed in their files, one staff member who is missing FBI background check in their file, and 1 staff member missing Basic Health and Safety training in their file. The pr
- The Program Is Using a Substitute Log13A.16.03.05E
The program is using a substitute log, however when staff members are substituting in other rooms they are not documenting when those staff are covering the rooms, only their designated substitute is signing the log. The program will show evidence moving forward of which staff are covering rooms the
- The Ground of the Playground Area Has Holes in the Walking Space Along the Sides13A.16.05.12D
The ground of the playground area has holes in the walking space along the sides, around the playground equipment and in running space that the children could trip and cause falling hazards. The director has stated she has been in communication with the building to have this fixed, but it is still n
- 4 Staff Members Are Missing Orientation to COMAR Documentation13A.16.06.02
4 staff members are missing Orientation to COMAR documentation. The program will send evidence of this being completed to the licensing specialist.
- There Are Staff Members That Are Substituting in the Rooms That Are Not Assigned on the Staffing Patterns, So It Is…13A.16.08.01B(1)
There are staff members that are substituting in the rooms that are not assigned on the staffing patterns, so it is unclear if they are oriented to the children's individual care needs. The program will utilize the substitute log more to show when staff are substituting in the rooms and showing they
- The Infant and Toddler Rooms Do Not Have a Staff Assigned as Primary for Each Child Posted13A.16.09.02A
The infant and toddler rooms do not have a staff assigned as primary for each child posted. This must be corrected and sent to the licensing specialist.