Holding Hands Daycare 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.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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 108
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Appropriate Lead Screening for 4 Children13A.16.03.04E
Jul 11, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- The Facility Did Not Report the Incident to Protective Services at the Time That the Incident Was Reported to The Office of Child Care.13A.16.07.02A(1)
- The Director Stated That They Had Not Notified the Parent About the Incident.13A.16.03.06D(2)
Mar 21, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The Director Stated That the Teacher in Classroom 10 Had Left for the Day Around 5:07 Pm and the Aide Was Left in The…13A.16.07.06A
The director stated that the teacher in classroom 10 had left for the day around 5:07 pm and the aide was left in the room with two children. The aide was taking the trash out of the bin inside the room and was not able to see the incident because she was facing the trash bin. She stated that the ai
- The Director Stated That the Teacher in Classroom 10 Had Left for the Day Around 5:07 Pm and the Aide Was Left in The…13A.16.08.02A
The director stated that the teacher in classroom 10 had left for the day around 5:07 pm and the aide was left in the room with two children. The aide was taking the trash out of the bin inside the room and was not able to see the incident because she was facing the trash bin. She stated that the ai