Maryland City School Age Child Care
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.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
- Recognized by Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed That More Than One Person Does Not Have a Staff Member in the File13A.16.03.05C
LS observed that more than one person does not have a staff member in the file. LS observed that more than one staff member does not have a fingerprint receipt in their file. The facility will send a letter of corrections.
Sep 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed More Than One Child That Do Not Have an Appropriate Lead Screening in Record According to the Regulations13A.16.03.04E
LS observed more than one child that do not have an appropriate lead screening in record according to the regulations. Facility shall provide letter of corrections explaining how non compliance was corrected.
- LS Observed a Staff Member Present at Center Initials S.L13A.16.03.05C
LS observed a staff member present at center initials S.L. that do not have staff record located at center. Facility shall provide letter of corrections ensuring an understanding that all staff members staff files shall be present at the center. Facility shall return to LS staff member verification