Innovation Learning at Imagine Morningside
AMES STREET, MORNINGSIDE, MD 20746Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 45
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 30, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Part II of the Health Inventory for the Children's Files Reviewed13A.16.03.04G
LS observed no evidence of Part II of the Health Inventory for the children's files reviewed. Please immediately and schedule an appointment for LS to review the selected children's files.
- LS Observed Evidence of Long Blind Strings in the Bathrooms Located on the Second Level of the School13A.16.05.04
LS Observed evidence of long Blind strings in the bathrooms located on the second level of the school. LS observed damaged blinds in the boys bathroom located on the second floor. LS observed chipping paint located by the window area of the girl's bathroom. Please submit a work order for the followi
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