Holy Spirit ECLC
OLD LIBERTY ROAD, ELDERSBURG, MD 21784Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20244 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed Three Incomplete Emergency Cards - Missing Physician Information, Parent Signature13A.16.03.04C
LS observed three incomplete emergency cards - missing physician information, parent signature. Facility will check all emergency cards for completeness.
- LS Did Not Observe Staff Orientation Form for Three Staff Members.13A.16.06.02
- LS Did Not Observe a Medical Report for One Staff Member. Facility Will Send Medical Report.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- LS Observed One Staff Member with a Medical Older Than 5 Years. Facility Will Send Updated Medical for Staff Member.13A.16.06.04A(4)
Nov 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Perishable Items in a Child's Lunch Box Not Refrigerated13A.16.12.04F(3)
LS observed perishable items in a child's lunch box not refrigerated. Facility corrected during inspection by placing food items in the refrigerator.
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