Inheritance Academy and Child Development Center
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.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
- 205
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Aug 21, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Continued Trainings for Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Continued Trainings for Child Care Teachers.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Continued Trainings for Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Sep 13, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Cont. Trainings for Director.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hour Cont. Trainings for Child Care Teachers.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Hour Cont. Trainings for Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Aug 29, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Physicians Address on 3 Emergency Cards.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not observe12 Hrs. Continuing Traiining for 3 Teachers13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe 6 Hr Continued Training for 2 Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)