Inspiring Dreams Learning 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.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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Jun 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Aide Needs to Complete the Original Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
One aide needs to complete the original basic health and safety training. She will need to register for the course one month and then complete it the following month. Please send a copy of the training certificate to licensing once completed.
May 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time a Complaint Inspection Was Being Conducted13A.16.08.03C(2)
At the time a complaint inspection was being conducted, it was noted that there were a couple times this week when there were too many two year old children with one staff. One May 9th, it was documented that there were 8 two year old children with one staff person at 9:00 AM and the same staff pers
Apr 8, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Complaint Alleges There Are 12 Children Enrolled in the Preschool Classroom of Which the Capacity Is 8 and 14…13A.16.04.01B
The complaint alleges there are 12 children enrolled in the preschool classroom of which the capacity is 8 and 14 children enrolled in the two year old room of which the capacity is 12. It is reported there are 2 staff in the preschool room and 3 staff in the two year old room. The complainant state
- There Are Two Teachers Who Owe 7.5 Hours of Continued Training13A.16.06.09C
There are two teachers who owe 7.5 hours of continued training. Please forward copies of the completed training certificates to the licensing specialist. There is one infant/toddler teacher who needs to complete the basic health and safety update.
- The Two Year Old Room Had 2 Aides Present Until the Qualified Staff Arrived13A.16.08.02B
The two year old room had 2 aides present until the qualified staff arrived. The one aide only needs one year of documented experience from her previous center to be preschool teacher qualified. She will request that from the previous center as soon as possible.
- Some of the Cribs Did Not Have Tight Fitting Crib Sheets13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)
Some of the cribs did not have tight fitting crib sheets. The director from the owner's other center brought over some correctly fitting sheets and they were changed.
Jan 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The Center Self Reported an Incident That Occurred on 1/24/202413A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The center self reported an incident that occurred on 1/24/2024. The school age teacher returned to the center after the morning van runs and parked the van in the Salvation Army parking lot across the street. He returned to the building and was cleaning the school age room. Approximately 10-15 minu
Jul 6, 20234 Findings4 Important
- There Are Multiple Children Who Need Documentation of Updated Immunizations13A.16.03.02A
There are multiple children who need documentation of updated immunizations. KH is missing part I of the health inventory as well as the bottom half of her emergency card is not completed. Please ensure all children's files are complete and up to date.
- When Reviewing the Children's Files13A.16.03.02E
When reviewing the children's files, there were multiple children enrolled in the infant or toddler classrooms that need documentation of the lead blood test. Please ensure the parents follow up with the physician to either obtain the documentation or schedule the lead blood test.
- The Bathroom in the Front Preschool Classroom Does Not Appear to Have a Working Fan and It Is an Interior Room13A.16.05.08G(3)
The bathroom in the front preschool classroom does not appear to have a working fan and it is an interior room. The fan should turn on when the light is turned on but you cannot hear the fan running like you are able to in the other bathrooms. The owner stated she will have an electrician check the
- Some of the Cribs Have Sheets That Are Not Tight Fitting. Please Ensure All Sheets Are Tight Fitting and Made for the Crib Size.13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)