Mid-Shore Early Learning Center
PORT STREET, EASTON, MD 21601Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 57
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 29, 202612 Findings12 Important
- Operator Needs to Submit Notarized Release Forms for Seven Staff Members.13A.16.02.03C(3)(a)
- Updated Lead Information Is Needed for Six Children.13A.16.03.04E
- Operator Needs to Ensure the Written Notification Is Submitted Within 5 Working Days When Employment Begins for An…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Operator needs to ensure the written notification is submitted within 5 working days when employment begins for an individual. Four staff (DR, AM, AB and VJ) who began employment between August 1 to September 18 was not reported until November 5.
- Operator Needs to Ensure That Written Notification Is Submitted Within 5 Working Days When Employment Has Ended for An…13A.16.03.06A(2)
Operator needs to ensure that written notification is submitted within 5 working days when employment has ended for an individual. Two staff TM and CK) who left on August 1 was not reported until November 5. It was reported during the inspection that two staff are no longer working at the center. T
- Updated Medical Is Needed for One Staff Member.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- Director Did Not Show Evidence of All of the Continued Education Hours Being Completed.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- Director Needs to Submit a Completed PDP by February 27, 2026.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- Including All Children and the ADA Training Is Needed for One Staff Member.13A.16.06.09A(4)
- Director Did Not Show Evidence of All of the Continued Education Hours Being Completed for Three Staff And…13A.16.06.09C
Director did not show evidence of all of the continued education hours being completed for three staff and documentation on the PDP was not complete.
- The Aide Orientation Training Is Needed for One Staff Member.13A.16.06.12C
- Staff Member's Certification Has Expired. Operator Needs to Ensure That Staff Complete the Required Training by February 27, 2026.13A.16.10.02A(1)
- Staff Member's Certification Has Expired. Operator Needs to Ensure That Staff Complete the Required Training by February 27, 2026.13A.16.10.02A(2)
Jan 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Operator Needs to Obtain Appropriate Lead Information for Four Children and Updates for Two Children.13A.16.03.04E
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