Minds N Motion Early Learning Center
EVA'S WAY, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636Childery 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.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
- 53
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20263 Findings3 Important
- The Center Has 2 Staff Who Are No Longer Employed at the Center. The Staff Change Form Was Received Deleting the Staff Today.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- One New Staff Needs the Staff Medical Completed. Please Submit a Completed Medical Form for Her as Soon as Possible.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- One Child Care Teacher Owes 2 Hours of Continued Training That Was Due by 1/202613A.16.06.09C
One child care teacher owes 2 hours of continued training that was due by 1/2026. Please have her complete the training as soon as possible and forward a copy of the training certificate to the licensing specialist.
Jun 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- There Are 3 Children Who Need Documentation of Updated, Current Immunizations13A.16.03.02A
There are 3 children who need documentation of updated, current immunizations. Please have their parents obtain the immunization record from the physician and add to the children's files. There are 7 children who need documentation of the lead blood test done at 12 and/or 24 months old. Please have
- Two Staff Persons Need a Completed Medical in Their File13A.16.06.04A(1)
Two staff persons need a completed medical in their file. Please have the staff obtain the medical form from their physician, add it to their staff file and forward a copy to licensing.
- One Child Care Teacher Did Not Complete All of Her Required Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Year13A.16.06.09C
One child care teacher did not complete all of her required continued training hours for the 2023-2024 year. She has since completed the hours and will now owe 9.5 hours of training by 9/8/2025.
May 2, 20248 Findings8 Important
- The Staffing Patterns Posted Have Staff Listed Who Are No Longer Employed13A.16.03.05B
The staffing patterns posted have staff listed who are no longer employed. The staffing patterns must be current and accurate. Please post the staffing patterns and submit copies to the licensing specialist.
- There Are Multiple Staff Who Are No Longer Employed at the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
There are multiple staff who are no longer employed at the center. The center is reminded to notify licensing within the required timeframe when a staff person leaves employment. The staff change form was received on site deleting the staff persons.
- There Were 5 Infants in Room #5 - Infant Room13A.16.04.01B
There were 5 infants in Room #5 - infant room. This room is only approved for 3 infants due to space and cribs. The center enrolled the infants as children were going to transition to new rooms but 2 staff persons have left employment. This was corrected on site as 2 of the infants were moved to the
- Two Staff Do Not Have Medicals on File13A.16.06.04A(1)
Two staff do not have medicals on file. Please have them obtain the completed medicals from their physician, submit a copy to licensing and add a copy to their file.
- There Are 2 Aides Who Have Not Yet Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
There are 2 aides who have not yet completed the basic health and safety training. Once the training is completed, forward a copy to licensing.
- There Are 2 Classrooms with Unqualified Staff in Charge13A.16.08.02B
There are 2 classrooms with unqualified staff in charge. Room #3 has a staff person who has the 90 hours. She needs to submit her high school diploma (transcripts have been requested), 9 hour communication course (signed up today), ADA training and documentation of 1 year experience (has been at cen
- At the Time of the Inspection, There Were 7 Children in Room #1 and 5 Infants in Room #513A.16.08.03A
At the time of the inspection, there were 7 children in Room #1 and 5 infants in Room #5. Both rooms had one staff and then another staff was going in between the classes. This was corrected and moving the children allowed the staffing and ratios to be brought into compliance. The center is going t
- At the Time of the Inspection, There Were 3 Infants Sleeping in Bouncy Seats with Blankets13A.16.09.04G
At the time of the inspection, there were 3 infants sleeping in bouncy seats with blankets. The infants were in the room with the 3 cribs and did not have an appropriate place to nap in that room. The children were moved and have appropriate cribs in the toddler room. The center must ensure that any
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