Howard County Conservancy at Belmont
BELMONT WOODS ROAD, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- There Are Two Children's Emergency Cards That Are Missing the Physician Information and Two Children Are Missing An…13A.16.03.04C
There are two children's emergency cards that are missing the physician information and two children are missing an authorized pick up person identified on the emergency card.
Dec 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 1 Emergency Card Without a Signature13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Aide Orientation Training for 2 Staff13A.16.06.12C
Dec 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Was Notified Today That One Staff Is No Longer Part of the Staff at the Center - Corrected During the Inspection13A.16.03.06A(2)
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