Improve Children at Loch Raven
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
- 81
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (5), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 26, 202412 Findings12 Important
- LS Observed Children's Files That Need a Health Inventory I and II Forms13A.16.03.04C
LS observed children's files that need a health inventory I and II forms, medication administration forms and asthma action plans completed by the parents and physicians. Program will request that the parents complete the forms and submit a copy to OCC.
- LS Observed Children's File Missing Lead Screening or Test Results.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed Children's Files Missing Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed Medication Forms Missing From Children's Files.13A.16.03.04I(3)
- LS Observed Staff Files Missing Documents.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Was Notified During Inspection That Staff Persons Ended Employment in August, 2024.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed Dim Lighting in Areas of the Gym. Program Will Change the Lightbulbs to Brighten the Dim Room.13A.16.05.09A
- LS Observed 4 Children's Files That Need Medication Administration Forms Completed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
- LS Observed 4 Children's Files That Need Medication Administration Forms Completed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(b)
- Ls Observed Medications Without Labels.13A.16.11.04A(3)
- LS Observed Medication Without Labels.13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
- LS Observed 5 Medications with Expired Dates13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
LS observed 5 medications with expired dates . Program will discard medications immediately and request new medications from parents immediately.