Glen Mar Early Learning Center
NEW CUT ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 111
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- LS Observed an Infant Sleeping in a Crib with a Blanket13A.16.09.04F
LS observed an infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket. It was mentioned that the infant is a staff member's child. The parent must replace the blanket with either a thin receiving blanket or dress the child in a heavier onesie.
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Emergency Form13A.16.03.04C
LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms.
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information in Each Staff File. Facility Must Immediately Submit Evidence of the Missing Documents.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed 16 Children in a Classroom for Two-years-old That Is Licensed for 12 Children13A.16.04.01B
LS observed 16 children in a classroom for two-years-old that is licensed for 12 children. The capacity was corrected by moving children back to their classroom during the inspection,
- LS Did Not Observe Activity Plans That Were Reevaluated at Least Every Three Months.13A.16.09.02C
- LS Observed Two Refrigerators with a Temperature Higher Than 40 Degrees.13A.16.12.04F(3)
Apr 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Discussed Supervising Children During Free Play13A.16.07.06A
LS discussed supervising children during free play, responding appropriately when children are running in the classroom, and responding appropriately when children are shoving one another, throwing toys, and shouting inside, and being alert when children are touching or hitting other children. The s
- LS Discussed Supervising Children During Free Play13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS discussed supervising children during free play, responding appropriately when children are running in the classroom, and responding appropriately when children are shoving one another, throwing toys, and shouting inside, and being alert when children are touching or hitting other children. The s
Mar 28, 20253 Findings3 Important
- It Was Reported That a Staff Member Picked a Child Up Inappropriately by the Arm After the Child Hit Her on the Foot13A.16.07.03B(4)
It was reported that a staff member picked a child up inappropriately by the arm after the child hit her on the foot. The staff person has been terminated.
- It Was Reported That a Staff Member Picked a Child Up Inappropriately by the Arm After the Child Hit Her on the Foot13A.16.07.06A
It was reported that a staff member picked a child up inappropriately by the arm after the child hit her on the foot. The staff person has been terminated.
- A Staff Member Did Not Provide Adequate Supervision Appropriate to a Child's Need When That Staff Member Picked a Child…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A staff member did not provide adequate supervision appropriate to a child's need when that staff member picked a child up inappropriately by the arm after the child hit her on the foot.
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