Lil Einstein's Learning Center
SINGERLY ROAD, ELKTON, MD 21921Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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
- 132
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed Multiple Children's Emergency Cards That Had Not Been Updated, Some Since 2021.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed More Than 1 Child's File That Had an Incomplete Health Authorization.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.03.06A(2)
At the time of the inspection, LS was told that 10 staff were no longer employed and a delete form had not been sent to the OCC informing them that these staff were no longer employed with the center.
- LS Observed Several Fans in Several of the Children's Bathrooms That Were Not Working at the Time of the Inspection.13A.16.05.08G(3)
- LS Observed 4 Incomplete Medication Authorization Forms That Were Not Completed in Full by the Doctor and Center Staff…13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
LS observed 4 incomplete medication authorization forms that were not completed in full by the doctor and center staff did not complete the bottom section of the form when it was received at the center.
Sep 11, 20236 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed 2 Incomplete Emergency Cards in the Infant/Toddler Room That Did Not Have the Child's Birthdate13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 2 incomplete emergency cards in the Infant/Toddler room that did not have the child's birthdate. Also there was one child in the room that did not have an emergency card at all in the emergency card binder because that child's file had not been moved yet.
- LS Observed Preschool Teachers That Had Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training at the End of the 12 Month Period.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed 6 Aides That Had Not Completed Aide Orientation Within 6 Months of Being Hired.13A.16.06.12C
- LS Was Told by the Director That There Were Two Aides Left to Supervise the Newton's (2) Year Old Room.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Was Told by the Director That There Were Two Aides Supervising a Group of 11 2 Year Old's13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS was told by the director that there were two aides supervising a group of 11 2 year old's. LS immediately informed her that as stated in the regulations, Aides are not allowed to be left alone to supervise a group of children at any time
- LS Was Told by the Director at the Time of the Inspection That There Were Two Aides Supervising Children in a Two Year…13A.16.08.02B
LS was told by the director at the time of the inspection that there were two Aides supervising children in a two year old classroom (neptunes).
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