Global Children's Center Inc @ Highland ES
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.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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Office of Child Care Was Not Informed About the Start of a New Staff Member, Who Began Work in October 2025.13A.16.03.06A(1)
Mar 18, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Continued Training for the Director13A.16.06.05C(1)
Licensing specialist observed no evidence of the continued training for the director. The director stated that he is aware and will complete 24 hours for last year and the current year.
- No Professional Development Plan Was Observed for the Director.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- Two Teachers Who Work with School-aged Children Are Missing 12 Hours of Training and a Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- Two Teachers Who Work with School-aged Children Are Missing 12 Hours of Training and a Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.10C(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Continued Training for Full Last Year for E.M., L.D., and A..C.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- No Professional Development Plan Was Observed for E.M., L.D., and A..C.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- Upon Arrival, the Licensing Specialist Observed Two Aides and a New Staff Member with 28 School-age Children13A.16.08.02B
Upon arrival, the licensing specialist observed two aides and a new staff member with 28 school-age children. The director was called and arrived about 20 minutes later. The director stated that he was running late. In addition, the other two teachers that are assigned to the group are currently tak