North East Einsteins
RAZOR STRAP ROAD, NORTH EAST, MD 21901Childery 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
- 112
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 9 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 26, 20246 Findings5 Critical1 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which a Three Year Old Child Was Left Unsupervised on the Playground for About…13A.16.03.03B(1)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which a three year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 10 minutes. Another staff member was walking across the parking lot and heard the child and brought the child back into the building. The classroom teacher who left the child was ter
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which a Three Year Old Child Was Left Unsupervised on the Playground for About…13A.16.07.06A
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which a three year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 10 minutes. Another staff member was walking across the parking lot and heard the child and brought the child back into the building. The classroom teacher who left the child was ter
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which a Three Year Old Child Was Left Unsupervised on the Playground for About…13A.16.08.01A(1)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which a three year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 10 minutes. Another staff member was walking across the parking lot and heard the child and brought the child back into the building. The classroom teacher who left the child was ter
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which a Three Year Old Child Was Left Unsupervised on the Playground for About…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which a three year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 10 minutes. Another staff member was walking across the parking lot and heard the child and brought the child back into the building. The classroom teacher who left the child was ter
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which a Three Year Old Child Was Left Unsupervised on the Playground for About…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which a three year old child was left unsupervised on the playground for about 10 minutes. Another staff member was walking across the parking lot and heard the child and brought the child back into the building. The classroom teacher who left the child was ter
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.16.08.03C(2)
At the time of the inspection, the director stated that the teacher had a total of 19 children outside on the playground by herself when her co-teacher took a child in the building to use the restroom.
May 16, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Investigated a Complaint in Which It Was Alleged That the Carpet13A.16.09.03B(4)
LS investigated a complaint in which it was alleged that the carpet, infant jumper seat covers and swing covers are filthy. LS observed the ceiling fan that had been cleaned and swing and exersaucer seat covers that were not filthy. Program director stated that they are washed every Friday. LS did o
- At the Time of the Complaint Inspection, LS Observed Crib Sheets That Were Loose Fitting on the Children's Cribs13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)
At the time of the complaint inspection, LS observed crib sheets that were loose fitting on the children's cribs. LS advised the program director that the crib sheets needed to be tight fitting to prevent an infant from potentially getting caught up in a loose fitting sheet. LS also suggested the pr
- LS Investigated a Complaint in Which It Was Alleged That Infants Are Allowed to Sleep with Blankets in the Cribs13A.16.09.04F
LS investigated a complaint in which it was alleged that infants are allowed to sleep with blankets in the cribs. At the time of the inspection, LS observed fuzzy blankets hanging on the sides of the crib and asked if the children use the fuzzy blankets at naptime and the answer was yes. LS also obs
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