Maryland Child Services Mary Hart 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
- Recognized by Asthma & Allergy Friendly, Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood, Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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 Children's Records & Files (6), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 4 Instances of Children's Emergency Forms That Were Missing Various Combinations of the Enrollment Date,…13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 4 instances of children's emergency forms that were missing various combinations of the enrollment date, schedule, physician information, and emergency contact addresses.
Aug 30, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Small Swarm of Flies Located in the School Age Room Kitchen Area as Well as The…13A.16.05.01A(3)
Licensing specialist observed a small swarm of flies located in the School Age room kitchen area as well as the connecting hallway bathrooms. Facility is asked to take out the trash, clean these areas, and take any other necessary treatment measures to make sure the flies are no longer present.
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the List of Emergency Phone Numbers Posted at the Center Does Not Have the CPS,…13A.16.10.01C
Licensing specialist observed that the list of emergency phone numbers posted at the center does not have the CPS, poison control, and local health department or physician phone numbers. Facility is asked to add these emergency phone numbers and to update the child care licensing phone number as wel
- Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Instance of an Uncapped Electrical Outlet in the Preschool Classroom13A.16.10.04F
Licensing specialist observed 1 instance of an uncapped electrical outlet in the preschool classroom. This outlet was covered during the inspection.
Sep 29, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Two Children Had an Emergency Card Which Was Not Maintained with All the Required Information.13A.16.03.04C
- At Inspection, Two Children Did Not Have the Required Health Inventory.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- At Inspection, Two Children Did Not Have the Required Health Inventory.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- At Inspection, Two Children Did Not Have the Required Lead Tests.13A.16.03.04E
- At Inspection, Two Children Did Not Have the Required Immunization Schedule.13A.16.03.04H
- LS Could Not Observe a Staffing Pattern for the Preschool Classroom. Corrected.13A.16.03.05B
- The Preschool Posted Daily Schedule Has Food Service Offered at More Than the Required Maximum of Three Hour Intervals.13A.16.12.01C