Holy Ground Christian 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
- 44
- 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed All Children's Files and Found Eight Files That Were Missing All or Part of the Health…13A.16.03.04D(3)
Licensing Specialist reviewed all children's files and found eight files that were missing all or part of the health inventories. Facility is asked to submit photographic evidence via email.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Toddler Room with Two Aides.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Was Able to Confirm All Staff Have Been Reported to the OCC, However Room 4 Did Not Have a Qualified Staff Member.13A.16.08.02A
- Licensing Specialist Observed Room 4 (Toddlers) with Two Aides in Charge.13A.16.08.02B
Sep 16, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed All (26) of the Children's Files and Found That Six Were Missing the Health Inventory…13A.16.03.04A
Licensing Specialist reviewed all (26) of the children's files and found that six were missing the health inventory completely, two only had immunization information and 2 only had part one completed.
- Licensing Specialist Requested Copies of All the Children's Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist requested copies of all the children's emergency forms. Licensing Specialist received 27 emergency forms and 15 of those were missing the authorized pick up person and/or the physician information.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Changing Tables (Both in the Infant Rooms 2&4) That Did Not Have a Roll of Disposable Changing Paper.13A.16.11.03C
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Cup of Milk in a Sippy Cup That Was Not Labeled Out on a Shelf in the Infant Room 4.13A.16.12.04F(3)
- The Refrigerator in Room 2 Contains a Broken Thermometer and the Entire Back Is Frozen.13A.16.12.05A
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Sippy Cup Full of Milk Sitting on a Shelf in Infant Room 413A.16.12.06E(1)
Licensing Specialist observed a sippy cup full of milk sitting on a shelf in Infant room 4. Cup felt warm to the touch and the children were in the auxiliary space doing group time.
Sep 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Was Unable to Review Proof of Any Emergency or Disaster Drills for 2024 or 2025.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Several Children's Files That Were Missing Information on the Emergency Form and All Of…13A.16.03.04C
Licensing Specialist reviewed several children's files that were missing information on the emergency form and all of them were missing the second page.
- Licensing Specialist Reviewed Two Children's Files That Were Missing Health Inventories.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Licensing Specialist Reminded Facility to Submit a New Personnel List Each Time They Hire or Delete a Staff Member.13A.16.03.05A