International Children's 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
- 29
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Emergency Forms That Were Missing Physicians Information13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe a Substitute Log13A.16.03.05E
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Aides Alone13A.16.08.02A
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Written Schedules Posted in Each Classroom.13A.16.09.01A(1)
Mar 14, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialists Was Not Able to Observe Staffing Patterns Posted13A.16.03.05B
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Made Aware of Staff That It No Longer Associated with the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Aides in in the Infant Room13A.16.08.02B
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Electrical Socket That Was Not Plugged in the Bathroom Used for Children.13A.16.10.04F
Oct 31, 20235 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- 1. Licensing Specialist Observed the Infant Teacher Inside the Classroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
1. Licensing specialist observed the infant teacher inside the classroom, while two infants were in bouncy seats in the doorway outside. 2. Licensing specialist observed 3 children left alone during meal time.
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Attendance Records for Each Child in Care.13A.16.03.03A(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Staff Member That Was Not Qualified Supervising a Group of Children Alone.13A.16.08.02A
- Licensing Specialist Observed an Unqualified Staff Member Supervising a Group of Children Without the Required Qualifications.13A.16.08.02B
- Licensing Specialist Was Not Able to Observe Written Activity Plan for Each Infant or Toddler in Care.13A.16.09.02C