Higher Heights Educational 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
- 51
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Several Children Missing Annual Updates and Parent Signature and Date.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Building Repair While Children Were in Care.13A.16.05.04
Jul 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Enrollment Record.13A.16.03.03A(1)
- LS Observed Children Signed in on Attendance Sheet for One Classroom. But in Another Classrooms.13A.16.03.03B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Updated Staffing Patterns Posted. Staffing Patterns That Were Posted Were Not Being Followed.13A.16.03.05B
Jul 9, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Did Not Observe and Enrollment List.13A.16.03.03A(1)
- LS Observed Children Sign in on Bright Wheel to Classrooms That They Were Not In.13A.16.03.03B(1)
- Current Staffing Patterns That Were Posted Were Not Being Followed.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe a Substitute Log of the Sunrise Room. Sub Log Was Not Filled Out for Staff Members Substituting.13A.16.03.05E
- LS Observed 14 Children in a Room That Measures for 713A.16.03.07A
LS observed 14 children in a room that measures for 7. LS observed school age children in the gum drop room and the room is approved for 3's and 4's.
- LS Observed the Sunrise Room with 14 Children and the Room Is Approved for 4 Children.13A.16.04.01B
- LS Observed 14 Children in the Sunrise Room That Only Measures for 4 with a Aide13A.16.07.06A
LS observed 14 children in the sunrise room that only measures for 4 with a aide. LS observed an unapproved staff member working alone with children. LS observed aides left alone.
- LS Observed and Unapproved Staff Member Left Alone with Children.13A.16.07.06C
- LS Observed an Aides Left Alone with Children. LS Observed an Unapproved Staff Member Left Alone with Children.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)