Mt Airy Day Care and Learning Center, Inc.
RIDGE AVENUE, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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 a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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 Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood, Maryland Accreditation, Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Potentially Harmful Items in One Drawer in the Kitchen Area of the Childcare Center Without a Latch on It…13A.16.10.04A
LS observed potentially harmful items in one drawer in the kitchen area of the childcare center without a latch on it that contained two pairs of scissors, one fork, and one can opener. All items were moved during the inspection. This area was not accessible to children.
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Any Continued Training for One Preschool Teacher.13A.16.06.09C
Nov 17, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Director Confirmed That One Staff Member Left in January.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed One Staff Member with a Medical Older Than 5 Years. Facility Will Correct and Send Evidence to OCC.13A.16.06.04A(4)
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