Greater Montessori School
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- An Alleged Incident Was Observed by a Staff Member and Protective Services Were Not Contacted13A.16.07.02A(1)
An alleged incident was observed by a staff member and protective services were not contacted. Staff member notified Director and protective services were not contacted.
Mar 5, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Staffing Patterns Do Not Reflect Accurate Staffing per Staff Members in Attendance and Staff Statements.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Continued Training for 7 Teachers for the Previous Full Year13A.16.06.09C
LS did not observe 12 hours of continued training for 7 teachers for the previous full year. LS did not observe 2025 basic health and safety updates for all staff.
- LS Did Not Observe 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update for Each Aide.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- One Staff Member Has Not Been Cleared or Approved to Work by the Office of Child Care13A.16.07.06A
One staff member has not been cleared or approved to work by the office of child care. Staff member has been working in a classroom since Monday 3/2/26.
- LS Observed One Aide and One Preschool Teacher Assigned to a Group of Infants13A.16.08.02B
LS observed one aide and one preschool teacher assigned to a group of infants. Staff stated they are assigned to this room every day until 11:00am without a qualified infant teacher.
- One Staff Member Left a Two-year Old Room to Open the Door of the Facility for LS and Two Individuals Waiting to Be Let…13A.16.08.03C(2)
One staff member left a two-year old room to open the door of the facility for LS and two individuals waiting to be let in. This left the room out of ratio with 1 teacher and 8 two year olds, 2 toddlers.
Mar 18, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Screenings or Tests for 5 Children in Care.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Did Not Observe Written Emergency and Disaster Drills for the Last Two Years.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- LS Observed 4 Children's Emergency Forms Needing Daily Pickup Information13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 4 children's emergency forms needing daily pickup information. LS observed 1 child's emergency form needing emergency contact information. LS observed 5 children's emergency forms needing physician information.
- LS Did Not Observe Part 1 of Health Inventory for One Child.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Did Not Observe Part 2 of Health Inventory for Two Children.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Staff Orientation for 7 Staff Members.13A.16.06.02