Global Children's Center @ Poolesville Elementary School
FISHER AVE, POOLESVILLE, MD 20837Childery 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 202613 Findings13 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Health Assessment, Page 2 for One (1) Child13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS observed no evidence of the health assessment, page 2 for one (1) child. Facility to submit evidence that Part 2 of the health assessment has been obtained and is accessible in the child file.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Immunization Records for One (1) Child13A.16.03.04G
LS observed no evidence of immunization records for one (1) child. Facility to submit evidence that the immunizations have been obtained and are accessible in the child files.
- Ls Observed No Evidence of Notification for a Newly Hired Staff. Facility to Submit All Required Information to OCC Immediately.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Current Medical Evaluation Form for One (1) Staff Member13A.16.06.04A(1)
LS observed no evidence of a current medical evaluation form for one (1) staff member. Facility to submit the current medical evaluation form to OCC immediately.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Professional Development Plan That Corresponds with the Training Hours13A.16.06.05C(2)
LS observed no evidence of the professional development plan that corresponds with the training hours. Facility to submit the professional development plan that corresponds with the training hours.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Being Completed. Facility to Submit Evidence to OCC Immediately.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Observed an Aide Alone in the Room with 6 Children in Care13A.16.06.12A(2)
LS observed an aide alone in the room with 6 children in care. Facility to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the plan of a action moving forward to assure compliance.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Professional Development Plan That Corresponds with the Training Hour Certificates.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update. Facility to Submit Evidence of Completion to OCC Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- LS Observed One (1) Aide and One (1) Unidentified New Staff Member Alone with Six (6) Children at the Time of Arrival13A.16.07.06A
LS observed one (1) aide and one (1) unidentified new staff member alone with six (6) children at the time of arrival. Facility to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward to remain in compliance.
- LS Observed One (1) Aide and One New Staff That Had Not Been Identified at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed one (1) aide and one new staff that had not been identified at the time of the inspection. Facility to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the action plan moving forward to remain in compliance.
- LS Observed One (1) Aide and One (1) Unidentified New Staff Supervising Six (6) Children at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.08.02B
LS observed one (1) aide and one (1) unidentified new staff supervising six (6) children at the time of the inspection. Director returned to the room at the time of the inspection. Facility to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the action plan to remain in compliance moving
- LS Observed One (1) Aide and One (1) Unidentifiable Newly Hired Staff with Six (6) Children13A.16.08.02D(1)
LS observed one (1) aide and one (1) unidentifiable newly hired staff with six (6) children. Facility to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the action plan moving forward to remain in compliance.
Apr 16, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- LS Observed Potentially Harmful Items Accessible to Children in Care; Specifically Cleaning Wipes13A.16.10.04A
LS observed potentially harmful items accessible to children in care; specifically cleaning wipes. Facility placed the item in a locked cabinet that was inaccessible to children in care at the time of the inspection.
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