Inspired Minds Early Childhood Education Center
NORTH SOLOMONS ISLAND ROAD, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (10), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 3, 20264 Findings4 Important
- There Was No Documentation on File During the Inspection Today That Two Aides Completed the Required 3 Hour BHS…13A.16.06.12A(3)
There was no documentation on file during the inspection today that two aides completed the required 3 hour BHS training within 90 days of their hire. Please have these aides complete the required training and send copies of their certificates to the Licensing Specialist.
- There Are 4 Aides Who Have Not Completed the Required 2 Hour BHS 2025 Update13A.16.06.12B(3)
There are 4 aides who have not completed the required 2 hour BHS 2025 update. One aide should have completed this training by 12-31-25 and three aides should have completed the training by 3-31-26. Please have these aides complete this required training immediately and send copies of their certifi
- There Was No Documentation on File During the Inspection Today That One Aide Completed the Required 3 Hour Aide…13A.16.06.12C
There was no documentation on file during the inspection today that one aide completed the required 3 hour Aide orientation within 6 months of their hire. Please have this aide complete the required training and send a copy of their certificate to the Licensing Specialist.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Aides in Charge of the Infant 2 Room Today During the Inspection13A.16.08.02B
Licensing Specialist observed two aides in charge of the Infant 2 room today during the inspection. The Director stated she thought one of the Aides was Infant Toddler teacher qualified. LS has the aide's college transcript. In order to become IT teacher qualified, this Aide should complete 22.5
Apr 3, 20259 Findings9 Important
- One Child Is Missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory Form. Please Obtain From Parent, Add to Child's File and Send a Copy to LS.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- Two Children Are Missing Blood Lead Test Results. Please Obtain From Parents, Add to Children's Files and Send Copies to LS.13A.16.03.04E
- There Are Two Staff Members Who Do Not Have a Medical Evaluation in Their Files. Please Obtain as Soon as Possible and Send Copies to LS.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- One Staff Member Should Have Had Their Medical Evaluation Updated in December 202413A.16.06.04A(4)
One staff member should have had their medical evaluation updated in December 2024. Please obtain a new medical as soon as possible and send a copy to LS. There are two other staff members who will need new medical evaluations completed in May and July.
- One Aide Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training Late, but It Is Complete13A.16.06.12A(3)
One aide completed the basic health and safety training late, but it is complete. There is one aide who worked at another center who Director thinks completed the BHS training. There is no copy of the certificate at this center, or with the aide's PQE at the OCC office or in the former employer's
- One Aide Completed the Aide Orientation Training Late, but It Is Complete, So This Is Corrected13A.16.06.12C
One aide completed the aide orientation training late, but it is complete, so this is corrected. One aide has until the end of April to complete the aide orientation.
- There Was an Aide in Charge of the Infant Toddler Room for Approximately 5 Minutes Today During the Inspection When The…13A.16.08.02B
There was an Aide in charge of the Infant Toddler room for approximately 5 minutes today during the inspection when the lead teacher left for break. Once alerted to this, the Director immediately went to the Infant Toddler room to work with the Aide until the lead teacher returned from break. This
- During the Inspection Today13A.16.08.08A(1)
During the inspection today, at approximately 12:35pm, the lead IT teacher in the Infant Toddler room left to go on break, leaving an aide alone with 5 children. Only 2 of the 5 children were 2 years old. COMAR requires staff child ratio to be in compliance at all times when there are infants and
- There Were Two Food Changes Made Today During the Inspection That Did Not Get Corrected on the Menus - One Snack Item…13A.16.12.01E(2)
There were two food changes made today during the inspection that did not get corrected on the menus - one snack item and one lunch item. Center is reminded when menu changes are made, those changes need to be made on the menu to show an accurate reflection of food that was actually served. Please
Apr 15, 20241 Finding1 Important
- OCC Was Not Given Written Notification Within 5 Working Days When Two Employees Left Employment13A.16.03.06A(2)
OCC was not given written notification within 5 working days when two employees left employment. OCC 1203 form was received on 4-12-24 and LS completed the OCC 1203A form at inspection today. This is corrected. Center is reminded that written notification should be given within 5 working days of
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