HJC Early Learning Center
N EARLTON RD EXT, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Sep 30, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 14, 20256 Findings6 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, There Were Emergency Cards That Needed Updates Including Signatures, Initials, and Doctor's Information.13A.16.03.04C
- No PDP Observed at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- Program Director Had Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training for 2023 and 2024.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- Staff Had Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training for 2023 and 2024. No PDP's Observed at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.06.09C
- No PDP's Observed at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.06.12B(2)
- Aides Had Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training for 2023 and 2024.13A.16.06.12B(3)
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