Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Early Childhood 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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 113
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 8 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 9, 20243 Findings3 Critical
- The OCC Received a Self Reported Complaint Regarding a Staff That Pushed a Child with Force on Play Area 1 After The…13A.16.07.01
The OCC received a self reported complaint regarding a staff that pushed a child with force on Play Area 1 after the child poured water on her during water play. Two staff observed this incident and immediately reported it to the Director. The Director reported to CPS and the OCC the same day of the
- The OCC Received a Self Reported Complaint Regarding a Staff That Pushed a Child with Force on Play Area 1 After The…13A.16.07.03B(4)
The OCC received a self reported complaint regarding a staff that pushed a child with force on Play Area 1 after the child poured water on her during water play. Two staff observed this incident and immediately reported it to the Director. The Director reported to CPS and the OCC the same day of the
- The OCC Received a Self Reported Complaint Regarding a Staff That Pushed a Child with Force on Play Area 1 After The…13A.16.07.03C(3)
The OCC received a self reported complaint regarding a staff that pushed a child with force on Play Area 1 after the child poured water on her during water play. Two staff observed this incident and immediately reported it to the Director. The Director reported to CPS and the OCC the same day of the
Jun 27, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Rust on a Metal Heater That Is No Longer Operable in Room 405's Bathroom13A.16.05.01A(2)
Licensing Specialist observed rust on a metal heater that is no longer operable in Room 405's bathroom. Please also secure the toilet seat in this bathroom as it is wobbly.
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Aide with Zero Hours of Training Between September 2513A.16.06.12B(1)
Licensing Specialist observed one Aide with zero hours of training between September 25, 2022 and September 25, 2023, and another Aide with 3/6 hours of continued training from February 1, 2023 and February 1, 2024. See further details in the remarks.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Infant Bottles Dated in Room 411. Please Ensure to Date All Infants' Food and Bottles.13A.16.12.06E(1)
Jun 26, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed Diapering Creams Accessible to Children in a Bathroom13A.16.10.04A
LS observed diapering creams accessible to children in a bathroom, a long metal rod propped against the wall in another bathroom, and both staff's belongings accessible to children on the floor in Room 414. Facility must ensure all items that are potentially hazardous including staff belongings are
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Refrigerators at 50 Degrees13A.16.12.04F(3)
Licensing Specialist observed two refrigerators at 50 degrees. Facility must ensure the freezers are defrosted in Rooms 421 and 423 and send photographic evidence of the refrigerators at 40 degrees or below to LS via email.