Joy In Learning Glen Burnie
OLD STAGE ROAD, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Lysol and Carpet Cleaner. Corrected During Time of Inspection13A.16.10.04A
Nov 19, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed in Bears' Classrooms That the Refrigerator Needs to Be Thoroughly Cleaned.13A.16.05.11A
- LS Discovered During the Complaint Investigation That a Child Was Able to Leave the Playground Area Unattended.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Discovered During the Complaint Investigation That Due to a Child Leaving the Playground13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS discovered during the complaint investigation that due to a child leaving the playground, the center failed to provide adequate supervision and care at all times.
- LS Discovered During the Complaint Investigation That13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS discovered during the complaint investigation that, due to a child leaving the playground, the center failed to provide adequate supervision and care at all times.
- LS Discovered During the Complaint Investigation That the Center Had Assigned Three Staff Members to the Cubs Group…13A.16.08.03D(2)(d)
LS discovered during the complaint investigation that the Center had assigned three staff members to the Cubs group with children ages 2 to 3; however, 5 of the children present were 2-year-olds. During the course of being outside, two staff members left the group to go inside to prep lunches, whic
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