Georgetown Hill Child Care Center
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 Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 18, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Facility Confirmed That a Staff Member Left Two 2-year Old Children Unattended in a Classroom for Six Minutes13A.16.07.01
Facility confirmed that a staff member left two 2-year old children unattended in a classroom for six minutes. Facility immediately reviewed supervision policies with the staff, put them on administrative leave and then ended up terminating the staff member.
- At the Time of the Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed 6 New Staff That Had Not Yet Been Reported to the Office Of…13A.16.03.06A(1)
At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed 6 new staff that had not yet been reported to the Office of Child Care. Facility is reminded to submit a personnel list and all the required documents to add new staff within 5 days of hire.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Six Staff Members Who Have Not Yet Been Reported to the Office of Child Care13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed six staff members who have not yet been reported to the Office of Child Care. Facility is reminded to submit all required documents within 5 business days from hiring new staff or substitutes.
- Facility Failed to Ensure Children Were Not Subject to Neglect at the Time of the Incident13A.16.07.01
Facility failed to ensure children were not subject to neglect at the time of the incident. Facility has since terminated the staff member involved.
- Facility Confirmed a Staff Member Left Two 2-year Old Children Alone Unattended for Six Minutes13A.16.07.06A
Facility confirmed a staff member left two 2-year old children alone unattended for six minutes. Facility failed to ensure the safety and security of each child. Facility has since terminated the staff involved.
- Facility Confirmed Staff Left Ten 2 Year Old Children Alone in a Classroom13A.16.07.06A
Facility confirmed staff left ten 2 year old children alone in a classroom. Facility has since terminated one of the staff members involved for violating supervision policies and to ensure the safety and security of children moving forward.
- Facility Failed to Ensure Each Child Received Adequate Supervision at the Time of the Incident13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Facility failed to ensure each child received adequate supervision at the time of the incident. Facility terminated the staff member for violating the supervision policies.
- Facility Self Reported a Staff Member Leaving Two Children Alone Which Is Not Providing Adequate Supervision or Care At…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Facility self reported a staff member leaving two children alone which is not providing adequate supervision or care at all times. At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed classroom 1 and 2 with aides in charge of children. Facility is reminded that qualified staff at all times is
- Facility Failed to Ensure Each Staff Member Provided Appropriate Care13A.16.08.01B(2)
Facility failed to ensure each staff member provided appropriate care. Facility immediately reviewed the supervision policy with the staff member and ended up terminating the staff member.
- Facility Failed to Ensure Each Staff Member Was Providing Appropriate Individual Care at the Time of the Incident13A.16.08.01B(2)
Facility failed to ensure each staff member was providing appropriate individual care at the time of the incident. Facility has since terminated one of the staff members involved to ensure that moving forward supervision policies are followed.
- Facility Was Not Able to Confirm Qualified Staff at the Time of the Incident13A.16.08.02B
Facility was not able to confirm qualified staff at the time of the incident. At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed classrooms 1 and 2 with aides in charge of children.
- The Staff Involved in the Incident Is an Aide13A.16.08.02B
The staff involved in the incident is an aide. Facility confirmed unqualified staff at the time of the incident. At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist observed Aides in rooms 1 and 2, with no qualified staff. Facility is asked to submit documents to qualify these staff members, or submi
- Facility Confirmed Staff Child Ratio Was Not Maintained on November 13th When Two Staff Members Left a Classroom of Ten…13A.16.08.03A
Facility confirmed staff child ratio was not maintained on November 13th when two staff members left a classroom of ten 2-year old children alone.