Laura and Joel Greenzaid Early Childhood 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.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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 82
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialists Were Unable to Review the Toddler Activity Plans13A.16.09.02B
Licensing Specialists were unable to review the toddler activity plans. Facility is asked to create individualized activity plans for all toddlers in care and submit photographic evidence.
Apr 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection Licensing Specialist Requested Proof of Current Worker's Compensation Coverage And…13A.16.02.03C(2)
At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist requested proof of current worker's compensation coverage and Facility was unable to produce it. Facility is asked to submit proof of current coverage via email as soon as possible.
- At the Time of the Inspection Licensing Specialist Requested Current Fire Permit and Facility Was Unable to Produce One13A.16.02.03C(4)
At the time of the inspection Licensing Specialist requested current fire permit and Facility was unable to produce one. Facility is asked to send a current fire permit via email as soon as possible.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Any Staffing Patterns Posted13A.16.03.05B
Licensing Specialist did not observe any staffing patterns posted. Facility is reminded to post most current staffing patterns and send proof via email.
Aug 4, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Medical Evaluation for One Staff Member Is Incomplete.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Medical Evaluations for Four Staff Members Were Completed More Than Five Years Ago.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- Center Failed to Conducted Fire Drills During June and July 2023.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)