Legacy Child Development 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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 26, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Room 1 Toddler/Twos Without Operating Phone.13A.16.05.10C
- LS Observed a Fridge in Kitchen Without a Thermometer. Fridge in Room 1 Toddler/Two Observed with Fridge Temp of 48 Degrees.13A.16.12.04F(3)
- LS Observed Two Freezers in Kitchen Without Thermometers.13A.16.12.04F(4)
Dec 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Program Stated on 11/18/24 a Mark Was Noticed on KM by Her Parent at Pickup13A.16.03.06D(2)
Program stated on 11/18/24 a mark was noticed on KM by her parent at pickup. Program stated the staff informed KM's parent the mark was not noticed. On 11/19/24, the program submitted a copy of the incident report to the parents in person and by email.
- Program Director Stated the Staff with KM Did Not Notice the Mark on Her Before She Was Picked Up by Her Parents On…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Program Director stated the staff with KM did not notice the mark on her before she was picked up by her parents on 11/18. Program stated they reviewed camera footage to determine the cause of the mark on KM.
Sep 25, 20247 Findings7 Important
- LS Observed School Age Teacher A13A.16.07.06A
LS observed school age teacher A. Harris in charge of infants in room 2, aide E. Diggs in charge of Twos in room 3, and aide D. Lundy in charge of preschool children in room 5. According to K. McCormick they were substitutes for today, but their names were not listed on substitute logs with today’s
- LS Watched the Video Recording From 9/23/24 and Saw 10 Children with an Aide and 2 Support Staff Form Other Agencies13A.16.07.06A
LS watched the video recording from 9/23/24 and saw 10 children with an aide and 2 support staff form other agencies. According to the teacher in charge, room 6 teacher had to step out of the room to prepare lunches. LS observed school age teacher in charge of infants in room 2, aide in charge of Tw
- Regulation Discussed: Support Staff From Another Agency Was in Room 6 with a Staff Member Who Passed Criminal…13A.16.07.06D(1)
Regulation discussed: Support staff from another agency was in room 6 with a staff member who passed criminal background checks and received child abuse and neglect clearance.
- LS Observed School Age Teacher A13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed school age teacher A. Harris in charge of infants in room 2, aide E. Diggs in charge of Twos in room 3, and aide D. Lundy in charge of preschool children in room 5. According to K. McCormick they were substitutes for today, but their names were not listed on substitute logs with today’s
- LS Watched the Video Recording From 9/23/24 and Saw 10 Children with an Aide and 2 Support Staff Form Other Agencies13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS watched the video recording from 9/23/24 and saw 10 children with an aide and 2 support staff form other agencies. According to the teacher in charge, room 6 teacher had to step out of the room to prepare lunches. LS observed school age teacher in charge of infants in room 2, aide in charge of Tw
- LS Observed School Age Teacher A13A.16.08.02B
LS observed school age teacher A. Harris in charge of infants in room 2, aide E. Diggs in charge of Twos in room 3, and aide D. Lundy in charge of preschool children in room 5. According to K. McCormick they were substitutes for today, but their names were not listed on substitute logs with today’s
- LS Watched the Video Recording From 9/23/24 and Saw 10 Children with an Aide and 2 Support Staff Form Other Agencies13A.16.08.02B
LS watched the video recording from 9/23/24 and saw 10 children with an aide and 2 support staff form other agencies. According to the teacher in charge, room 6 teacher had to step out of the room to prepare lunches. LS observed school age teacher in charge of infants in room 2, aide in charge of Tw