Guidepost at Hampshire
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
- 125
- 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20259 Findings9 Important
- There Are Five Staff Who Do Not Have Evidence of a Completed Center Orientation in Their Files13A.16.06.02
There are five staff who do not have evidence of a completed center orientation in their files. Please ensure that these five staff have completed a center orientation and that evidence is in their staff files.
- There Is One Preschool Teacher Who Only Completed 3 Hours of Continued Training for the 2023-2024 Training Cycle13A.16.06.09C
There is one preschool teacher who only completed 3 hours of continued training for the 2023-2024 training cycle. Please have this teacher complete 9 more hours of continued training as soon as possible.
- There Is One Aide Who Did Not Complete and Submit the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Within the Required…13A.16.06.12A(3)
There is one aide who did not complete and submit the 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training within the required timeframe. Please have her complete and submit this training as soon as possible.
- There Is One Aide Who Did Not Complete 6 Hours of Continued Training for the 2024-2025 Training Cycle13A.16.06.12B(1)
There is one aide who did not complete 6 hours of continued training for the 2024-2025 training cycle. Please have this aide complete and submit 6 hours of training as soon as possible.
- There Is One Aide Who Did Not Complete and Submit the 3 Hour Aide Orientation Course Within the Required Timeframe13A.16.06.12C
There is one aide who did not complete and submit the 3 hour aide orientation course within the required timeframe. Please have this aide complete and submit the 3 hour aide orientation course as soon as possible.
- There Are Three Classrooms That Do Not Have a Lead Teacher in the Classroom Today13A.16.08.02B
There are three classrooms that do not have a lead teacher in the classroom today. These classrooms each have two aides. There is a staff person in the infant room who the center is using as a lead teacher, however, the OCC is missing documentation to qualify her as a lead teacher. The center is adv
- Under the Children's Handwashing Sink in the Oak Room Were Two Bottles of Swiffer Wet Jet Cleaning Solution and a White…13A.16.10.04A
Under the children's handwashing sink in the Oak room were two bottles of Swiffer Wet Jet cleaning solution and a white spray bottle that was not labeled. The Licensing Specialist moved the items to a high cabinet out of reach of children. Please ensure that all hazardous items are stored where chil
- There Was a Box of Cereal and a Bag of Bagels in the Kitchen That Had Been Opened13A.16.12.04A(1)
There was a box of cereal and a bag of bagels in the kitchen that had been opened, but were not being stored in a sealed container. Please ensure that any food item that is opened is then stored in a sealed container.
- There Are Two Classrooms, Redbud and Aspen, That Have Food Being Stored in Lunchboxes13A.16.12.04F(3)
There are two classrooms, Redbud and Aspen, that have food being stored in lunchboxes. Some lunchboxes have ice packs and some do not. Some of the food observed in the lunchboxes were fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, pizza, and yogurt. Please ensure that all perishable food items brought from home are
Jul 16, 20254 Findings4 Important
- There Is a New Hire Present Who the OCC Was Not Aware of Until Today13A.16.03.06A(1)
There is a new hire present who the OCC was not aware of until today. TP reported that all of her paperwork has been emailed to the LS as of this morning, pending the medical evaluation. TP was advised that staff can not be present at the center until they are cleared by the OCC.
- Several Witnesses Report Seeing Staff 2 Pick Up a 2 Year Old Child by His Shirt and Lifting Him Off of the Ground So…13A.16.07.01
Several witnesses report seeing Staff 2 pick up a 2 year old child by his shirt and lifting him off of the ground so that his face was level to her face and his feet were hanging off of the ground. It was reported that Staff 2 was also seen yelling in the child's face and that the child was visibly
- Several Witnesses Report Seeing Staff 2 Pick Up a 2 Year Old Child by His Shirt and Lifting Him Off of the Ground So…13A.16.07.03A(2)
Several witnesses report seeing Staff 2 pick up a 2 year old child by his shirt and lifting him off of the ground so that his face was level to her face and his feet were hanging off of the ground. It was reported that Staff 2 was also seen yelling in the child's face and that the child was visibly
- There Were 3 Infants Napping on the Floor with Nursing Pillows13A.16.10.05B
There were 3 infants napping on the floor with nursing pillows. The staff were advised that infants could not nap with pillows and should be in the crib with nothing but a tight fitting sheet.
Sep 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Sample of Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04C
A sample of records were reviewed. There are several children who are either missing an emergency form, the form is missing some information, or the form has not been updated annually. Please ensure that all children have an emergency form that is complete and updated.