Happy Feet Enrichment Child Care 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 19
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Jan 7, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
11 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed a Person Not Known to the OCC in the Child Care Center Around the Children.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed a Person Not Known to the OCC in the Child Care Center Around the Children.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Jan 13, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Updated Workman's Comp.13A.16.02.03C(3)(b)
- LS Observed 7 Children Without Lead Results.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Observed 7 Children Without Part I and Part II of the Heath Inventory.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed One Preschool Teacher with Only 1.5 Hours of Continued Training.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed One Aide with Only 1.5 Continued Hours of Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe a Liner on the Changing Table.13A.16.11.03C
Jan 22, 20243 Findings3 Important
- One Teacher Only Had 6 Out of the 12 Clock Hours of Training.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed Two Children Watching Television While Eating Breakfast - Corrected on Site, Teacher Turned the Television Off and Played Music.13A.16.09.01C(5)
- LS Observed Lysol and Air Freshener in Reach of Children - Corrected on Site.13A.16.10.04A