Middle River Baptist Church 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.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.2 / 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 1 (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 1 (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
- 115
- 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 (5) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Several Emergency Information Forms Were Missing Required Information Such as Verification of Update, Source of Health…13A.16.03.04C
Several Emergency Information forms were missing required information such as verification of update, source of health care and telephone number, and an emergency contact person. Correct immediately.
- Some of the Teachers Had Not Completed the Full 12 Clock Hours of Training During the Full 12 Months of Their Employment13A.16.06.09C
Some of the teachers had not completed the full 12 clock hours of training during the full 12 months of their employment. Correct immediately.
- Some of the Aides Who Have Been Employed More Than a Year Had Not Completed All 6 Hours of Continued Training. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- Some of the Aides Did Not Complete the Required Orientation Within Six Months of Hire. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12C
Jan 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- A Teacher Had Not Completed the Required 12 Clock Hours of Continued Training.. Noncompliance Must Be Corrected Immediately.13A.16.06.09C
- An Aide Had Not Completed the Required 6 Clock Hours of Continued Training. Noncompliance Must Be Corrected Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(1)