Giggles Early Learning Center, LLC
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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 11, 202514 Findings14 Important
- LS Observed That 18 Staff Members Did Not Have Their Required Continued Training Documentation Completed.13A.16.02.03C(2)
- LS Observed That the Program Did Not Pass Their Fire Inspection on 11/07/2024 and They Did Not Have Documentation of A…13A.16.02.03C(4)
LS observed that the program did not pass their fire inspection on 11/07/2024 and they did not have documentation of a passing fire inspection after.
- LS Observed That 3 Children's Emergency Forms Were Missing the Physician's Information and 6 Children's Emergency Forms…13A.16.03.04C
LS observed that 3 children's emergency forms were missing the physician's information and 6 children's emergency forms were not annually updated.
- LS Observed That 2 Children Are Missing Their Required Lead Test Documentation.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have Their Immunization Record and 1 Child Did Not Have an Updated Immunization Record.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed That the Staffing Pattern Posted in Room 4 Was Missing the Dates of the Assigned Coverage.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed 18 Staff Members Were Missing Their Required Continued Training Documentation and 1 Staff Member Did Not…13A.16.03.05C
LS observed 18 staff members were missing their required continued training documentation and 1 staff member did not have a current medical evaluation.
- LS Observed That the Sub Log Was Not Complete for the Day in Rooms 2 and 3.13A.16.03.05E
- LS Observed That the Program Did Not Pass Their Fire Inspection on 11/07/2024 and They Did Not Have Documentation of A…13A.16.05.01B
LS observed that the program did not pass their fire inspection on 11/07/2024 and they did not have documentation of a passing fire inspection after.
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member's Medical Evaluation Was Completed in 02/2020 and Had Not Been Updated.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Observed That the Director Had Not Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Observed That All of the Teachers Had Not Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update, 2 Did Not Have…13A.16.06.09C
LS observed that all of the teachers had not completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update, 2 did not have completed record of professional development, and 1 did not have documentation of completing 12 continued training hours for the last year.
- LS Observed That the School Age Teacher Did Not Have Documentation of Completing the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update.13A.16.06.10C(3)
- LS Observed That 1 Aide Did Not Have a Completed Record of Professional Development.13A.16.06.12B(2)