Horizon Child Care Inc. @ Burnt Mills Elementary
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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Jun 6, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 6, 202513 Findings13 Important
- Facility Did Not Have Access to the School Age Children's Immunization Records. Emergency Forms Were Not Complete.13A.16.03.02A
- New Staff Records Were Not at the Facilty at the Time of the Inspection13A.16.03.05A
- Staffing Pattern Was Not Current.13A.16.03.05B
- Staff Pattern Does Not Reflect the Current Staff.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed New Staff Not Reported to OCC.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- New Staff Person Was Observed at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- OCC Was Not Informed of Ending Employment for Staff.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- OCC Was Not Informed of Staff Ending Employment.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- File of New Staff Was Not Observed at the Facillty.13A.16.06.02
- Medical Reports Were Over 5 Years. for Some Staff13A.16.06.04A(4)
- School Age Teacher Had 9.5 Hours of Continuing Training. (C.B)13A.16.06.10C(1)
- L.S Did Not Observe 6 Hours of Continuing Training for F.A.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Child Was Observed Entering the Child Care Area From the Hallway. Child Was Not Supervised.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Jun 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Staffing Pattern Posted Did Not Reflective the Staff. Observed.13A.16.03.05B