Global Children's Center @ Viers Mills
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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- 80
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The Staff Went Outside to Look for the Child13A.16.03.03B(1)
The staff went outside to look for the child. They did not see the child. The Director sent the staff back into the certer/cafeteria. The director went outside and noticed the child in the car with the parent.
- The Child Was Able to Walk Out the Door with Out Being Stopped.13A.16.07.06A
- The Child Was Able to Leave the Center Without Adult Supervision.13A.16.08.01A(1)
- Ms. Princess Stated That the Child Was in Front of the Line with Her with the Child Took Off Running Out the Door13A.16.08.02A
Ms. Princess stated that the child was in front of the line with her with the child took off running out the door. When Ms. Thomas went outside to speak with the parent, there was not a qualified staff person with the children.
Jun 12, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Some of the Children's Records Were Missing, the Health Inventory, Immunizations, Emergency Forms, Need the Health Inventory.13A.16.03.02A
- Posted Staffing Pattern Did Not Accurately Reflect What Was Observed at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.03.05B
- Will Need to Complete 6 Hous of Coninintung Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- At the Arrival of the LS. the Newly Appointed Director Had Not Arrived. Two Aides Were in Charge of the Childdren13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- At the Arrival of the LS., 2 Aides Were with the Children Until the Newly Appointed Director Arrived. About 8 Ap.13A.16.08.02A
- Two Aides Were in Charge of the Children. The Director Arrived About 8:00am.13A.16.08.02B
- At the End of the Am Program, 22 Children Were Observed. Only One Person at the Time of the Inspection That Had Current CPR/First Aid13A.16.10.02B
Jun 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staffing Pattern Did Not Reflect What Was Observred at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.03.05B