Hunt's Church Preschool of Hunt's United Methodist Church
A OLD COURT ROAD, TOWSON, MD 21204Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- School
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 92
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed Lysol Cleaning Wipes Accessible to Children in Care13A.17.10.04A
LS observed Lysol cleaning wipes accessible to children in care. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved and made inaccessible to children in care.
- LS Did Not Observe Handwashing Signs Posted at the Sinks of the Children's Bathrooms on the Lower Level13A.17.11.03A
LS did not observe handwashing signs posted at the sinks of the children's bathrooms on the lower level. This was corrected during the inspection when the handwashing signs were posted at the sinks.
Aug 28, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed a Children's Bathroom Door Handle Disconnect From the Bathroom Door.13A.17.05.01A(1)
- LS Has Not Yet Received the Fire Inspection nor Use and Occupancy Approval for the Renovations Completed.13A.17.05.01B
- Center Will Need to Add Another Water Source for the Capacity of the Center.13A.17.05.07B
- LS Did Not Observe Handwashing Signs Posted in the Children's Restrooms.13A.17.11.03A
May 19, 20258 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed Two Children's Emergency Forms Missing the Parental Signature and Date13A.17.03.04C
LS observed two children's emergency forms missing the parental signature and date. LS observed five children's emergency forms missing the physician information.
- LS Observed Two Children Missing Lead Testing results. LS Observed Two Children Missing the 24 Month Lead Testing Results.13A.17.03.04E
- LS Did Not Observe Basic Health and Safety Training for Seven Staff13A.17.03.05B
LS did not observe basic health and safety training for seven staff. LS did not observe verification of individuals age for twelve staff. LS did not observe a medical evaluation for four staff. LS did not observe criminal background check results for three staff. LS did not observe orientation of CO
- LS Did Not Observe Written Staff Orientation for Two Staff.13A.17.06.02
- LS Did Not Observe a Medical Evaluation for Four Staff.13A.17.06.04A(1)
- LS Observed That the Medical Evaluation for Two Staff Had Not Been Updated Every Five Years.13A.17.06.04A(4)
- LS Did Not Observe Medication on Site for One Child Whose Medical Documentation Stated That the Child May Need Medication.13A.17.07.06A
- LS Observed Two Children's Medication Forms Missing Parental Permission.13A.17.11.04A(1)(a)
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