MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital 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 NAEYC accreditation. 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
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 58
- 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 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
May 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Basic Health and Safety Update for the Center Director.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Basic Health and Safety Updates for All Teachers.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Basic Health and Safety Updates for All Aides.13A.16.06.12B(3)
Jan 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Program Self-reported a Two-year-old Child Was Left in the Classroom for 1 Minute by Two Teachers13A.16.07.06A
The program self-reported a two-year-old child was left in the classroom for 1 minute by two teachers. LS interviewed both staff members who left the child in the room and the staff member who found the child. Both staff members who left the child indicated that neither of them had performed the Nam
- The Program Self-reported a Two-year-old Child Was Left in the Classroom for 1 Minute by Two Teachers13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The program self-reported a two-year-old child was left in the classroom for 1 minute by two teachers. LS interviewed both staff members who left the child in the room and the staff member who found the child. Both staff members who left the child indicated that neither of them had performed the Nam
Jul 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 15 Children Enrolled Are Missing Initials and Annual Updates N the Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04C
Apr 17, 20244 Findings4 Important
- A Toddler Was Given the Wrong Sippy Cup of Breastmilk.13A.16.07.06A
- A Toddler Was Given a Sippy Cup of Breastmilk That Was for Another Child13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A toddler was given a sippy cup of breastmilk that was for another child. LS observed room 5 with 14 children and 2 staff. The ages in the classroom were 6 toddlers, 7 two's and 1 three year old.
- LSup Observed Room 5 with 14 Children and 2 Staff. The Ages in the Classroom Were 6 Toddlers, 7 Two's and 1 Three Year Old.13A.16.08.03D(1)
- A Toddler Was Given the Wrong Sippy Cup That Contained Breast Milk.13A.16.12.06C(2)
Mar 18, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- A Child Was Left Unattended in the classroom.The Non-compliance Was Corrected On-site at the Time of the Incident.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- A Child Was Left in a Classroom Unattended. The Non-compliance Was Corrected On-site at the Time of the Incident.13A.16.07.06A
Oct 6, 20231 Finding1 Critical
- The Center Did Not Report to CPS the Incident That Occurred on 09/29/2023.13A.16.07.02C(2)