Grace United Learning Center of Taneytown
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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Child Was in Care Without a Lead Screening13A.16.03.02E
A child was in care without a lead screening. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the lead screening to the Office of Child Care..
- Ten Children Enrolled Did Not Have Authorized Pick Up on the Emergency Cards13A.16.03.04C
Ten children enrolled did not have authorized pick up on the emergency cards. Five children did not have doctors information on emergency cards. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the corrected emergency cards to the Office of Child Care.
- Three Staff Did Not Have Documentation of the Center Orientation13A.16.06.02
Three staff did not have documentation of the center orientation. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the center orientation to the Office of Child Care.
Jul 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At Time of Inspection an Aide Was in the Nursery Room with 8 School Age Children by Herself13A.16.08.02A
At time of inspection an aide was in the Nursery room with 8 school age children by herself. Program put a qualified school age teacher in the classroom at time of inspection.
Feb 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- A Child Was Missing the Doctors Information on the Emergency Card. Please Submit a Copy of the Corrected Emergency Card.13A.16.03.04C
- The Lead Screening Was Not in the Child's File at Time of Inspection. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of the Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- The Program Had Three Children with Medication Forms with Doctor's Permission but Not Parents Permission13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
The program had three children with medication forms with doctor's permission but not parents permission. Please correct immediately and submit copies of corrected forms.