Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center
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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 164
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20269 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- LS Observed 7 Staff Members Are Missing Current Fingerprint Results13A.16.03.05C
LS observed 7 staff members are missing current fingerprint results, 3 staff members are missing current medical evaluations, and 4 staff members medical evaluations are not complete.
- LS Observed That 3 Children Are Missing Lead Test Documentation.13A.16.03.02A
- LS Observed That 3 Children Are Missing Lead Test Documentation.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Observed 4 Children's Emergency Forms Were Not Complete13A.16.03.04A
LS observed 4 children's emergency forms were not complete, 3 children are missing lead test documentation, and 1 child is missing their second lead test documentation.
- LS Observed 4 Children's Emergency Forms Were Not Complete.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed 3 Children Are Missing Lead Test Documentation and 1 Child Is Missing Their Second Lead Test Documentation.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That 4 Staff Members Medical Evaluations Are Missing Tuberculosis Documentation.13A.16.06.04A(2)
- LS Observed That 3 Staff Members Medical Evaluations Had Expired.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Observed That 3 Staff Members Medical Evaluations Had Expired13A.16.07.06A
LS observed that 3 staff members medical evaluations had expired, 4 staff members medical evaluations were not complete, 7 staff members fingerprint results had expired, 4 children's emergency forms were not complete, and 3 children were missing their lead test documentation.
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Who Is a Substitute Did Not Have Documentation of Completing Their Child Discipline…13A.16.03.05C
LS observed that 1 staff member who is a substitute did not have documentation of completing their child discipline training within the required 90 days per the compliance agreement.
Oct 9, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed That 7 Staff Members Had Not Completed the Required Discipline Training per the Programs Current Compliance Agreement.13A.16.02.03C(2)
- LS Observed That the Staffing Patterns for Rooms 213A.16.03.05B
LS observed that the staffing patterns for Rooms 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 did not accurately reflect the current, approved capacity of the rooms.
- LS Observed That Rooms 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 Capacities Had Been Changed Without OCC Approval.13A.16.03.07A
- LS Observed That Rooms 11 and 12 Were Over Capacity.13A.16.04.01B