Harford Heights Child Care @ Garrison Forest 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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 25
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 202610 Findings10 Important
- Because Children's Records Were Not on Site13A.16.03.02A
Because children's records were not on site, the licensing specialist could not verify whether the program meets the applicable requirements to enroll children. Correct this by sending a statement of correction.
- Because the Children's Files Were Not on Site13A.16.03.04A
Because the children's files were not on site, the licensing specialist could not confirm whether the program maintains all written records for the enrolled children. Correct this immediately by sending a statement of correction.
- Because the Children's Files Were Not on Site, the Director Couldn't Access Them13A.16.03.04B(1)
Because the children's files were not on site, the director couldn't access them. Correct this immediately by sending a statement of correction.
- Because the Children's Files Were Not on Site13A.16.03.04C
Because the children's files were not on site, the licensing specialist could not verify whether the emergency forms were completed. Correct this immediately by sending a statement of correction.
- Because the Children's Files Were Not on Site13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
Because the children's files were not on site, the licensing specialist could not verify whether Health Inventory Part One forms were completed. Correct this immediately by sending a statement of correction.
- Because the Children's Files Were Not on Site13A.16.03.04D(3)
Because the children's files were not on site, the licensing specialist could not verify whether Health Inventory Part Two forms were completed. Correct this immediately by sending a statement of correction.
- Because the Children's Files Were Not on Site13A.16.03.04G
Because the children's files were not on site, the licensing specialist could not confirm whether the program maintained immunization records for the enrolled children. Correct this immediately by sending a statement of correction.
- Because the Teacher's File Was Not on Site13A.16.03.05C
Because the teacher's file was not on site, the licensing specialist could not verify whether the program maintained required staff records. Please correct by sending a statement of correction.
- Because the Teacher's File Was Not on Site13A.16.06.10C(2)
Because the teacher's file was not on site, the licensing specialist could not verify whether the teacher had a professional development plan. Correct this by sending a copy of teacher's professional development plan.
- Teacher's File Was Not on Site. Correct Immediately by Sending a Statement of Correction.13A.16.07.06A
May 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Two Emergency Forms Had Incorrect DOB and One Emergency Form Was Not Updated. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Missing Documentation for a Teacher (CBC Results13A.16.03.05C
LS observed missing documentation for a teacher (CBC results, copy of ID), two substitutes (CBC results, updated medical evaluation for one and ID for another one), two aides (3 Hour Basic health and Safety training, 2024 BHS Update, CBC results for one, and ID for one). Correct immediately.
- The Office Was Not Informed About the Ending of Employment of Two Aides13A.16.03.06A(2)
The office was not informed about the ending of employment of two aides. According to the center's personnel list on site, both aides were deleted on 5/1/2025. Please correct by sending this specialist a copy of the updated OCC 1203 form with the delete information included.
- LS Observed Missing Training for 2023-2024 Year for 2 Aides. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(1)