Impressionable Years
ROUTE 3 NORTH, GAMBRILLS, MD 21054Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- 156
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jun 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Children Who Were Missing Updated Lead Testing13A.16.03.04E
Licensing Specialist observed several children who were missing updated lead testing. Facility needs to submit a letter of corrections that all children's file have been checked and any missing lead testing information/ forms have been obtained.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Four Staff Members Who Were Missing Medical Evaluations in Their File at the Time Of…13A.16.03.05C
Licensing Specialist observed four staff members who were missing medical evaluations in their file at the time of inspection. Facility needs to submit copies of the staff member's medical evaluations to Licensing Specialist. Licensing Specialist also observed several staff members who were missing
- Licensing Specialist Observed Loose Board on Walkway and Loose Turf Grass with Hole at Bottom of Slide13A.16.05.12D
Licensing Specialist observed loose board on walkway and loose turf grass with hole at bottom of slide. Facility needs to attach board and repair area at the bottom of the slide and send pictures to Licensing Specialist that they have been fixed.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Infant and Toddler Written Activity Plans That Had Not Been Updated in the Last…13A.16.09.02C
Licensing Specialist observed several infant and toddler written activity plans that had not been updated in the last three months. Facility needs to submit copies of updated plans to Licensing Specialist.
Apr 19, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Missing Picket on Fence Near Shed13A.16.05.12D
Licensing Specialist observed missing picket on fence near shed, rotting wood under shed windows, loose decking plank on walkway leading down to playground, peeling paint along lower bottom of back fence mural (may want to add a border?) , and loose fencing along back needs to be secured..
- Licensing Specialist Observed Cracked Areas on Structural Post of Large Blue and White Colored Climbing Slide That…13A.16.05.12E
Licensing Specialist observed cracked areas on structural post of large blue and white colored climbing slide that needs to be repaired or replaced, as well as rusting bolts that need to be replaced or re-painted.
Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed with the Center That the Parent Called Ahead of Time and Brought Copy of the Child's…13A.16.07.04B
Licensing Specialist confirmed with the center that the parent called ahead of time and brought copy of the child's birth certificate and presented Drivers License, as proof that they are the child's parent.
Jul 12, 20235 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Staff Needs to Complete Training, Including Basic Health and Safety and Covid-19 Training.13A.16.03.05C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Lights Four Lights Not Working and Two Lights Needing Covers in Room 9, Along With…13A.16.05.01A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed lights four lights not working and two lights needing covers in room 9, along with ceiling tiles that are showing water damage.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Debris on Carpets Throughout Center. Floors as Well as Carpeted Stairs in Room 7 Need to Be Cleaned.13A.16.05.11A
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Missing Picket on Railing in Playground Area That Needs to Be Replaced13A.16.05.12D
Licensing specialist observed a missing picket on railing in playground area that needs to be replaced. Licensing specialist observed broken terra cotta pot on porch area on playground that needs to be cleaned up as well as trash that has accumulated under the porch where broken pot is.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That Infant Feeding Schedules That Were Posted at the Time of Inspection Were Older Than 3 Months.13A.16.12.06A
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