Joe's Movement Emporium
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.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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 87
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 6, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Center Staff Reported to Specialist That the Cooling System Works Intermittently.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Center Staff Reported to Specialist That the Cooling System Works Intermittently.13A.16.05.06
- Specialist Observed in Studio 1 a Big Orange Fan and a Mounted Wall Fan.13A.16.10.04A
Feb 19, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Specialist Observed 3 Children's Emergency Forms with Missing Enrollment Date13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed 3 children's emergency forms with missing enrollment date, days and 4 children's emergency form missing hours of attendance, 3 children's emergency form missing authorized pick up person, and 1 childs emergency form not updated.
- Specialist Observed Outdated Staffing Patterns Throughout the Center.13A.16.03.05B
- Specialist Was Notified of a Staff Member Who Started in August of 2024.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Specialist Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with Staff Member13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Specialist Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with Staff Member.13A.16.03.06B
- Specialist Observed the Center Using Studio 2 and the Classroom Does Not Appear on the Centers License.13A.16.03.07A
- Specialist Observed Individuals Throught Out the Center Who Do Not Qualify as School Age Teachers.13A.16.06.10A
- Specialist Observed in the Art Room Two Induvials Supervising Children Who Were Not Approved by The Office of Child Care.13A.16.07.06A
- Specialist Observed in the Art Room Two Induvials Supervising Children Who Were Not Approved by The Office of Child Care.13A.16.07.06C