Northwood Early Learning Center
WEST ZION ROAD UNIT 115, SALISBURY, MD 21801Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 94
- 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 (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Some Staff Owed Continuing Training, Which Director Will Send by January 16, 2026.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Jan 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Three Teachers Still Need to Complete the 3-hour Basic Health and Safety Class13A.16.06.09A(5)
Three teachers still need to complete the 3-hour Basic Health and Safety class, which should have been taken within 90 days of their employment but was not.
- A Number of Teachers Still Need to Complete Their Required Continuing Training Hours and the 2023 And/or 2024 Basic…13A.16.06.09C
A number of teachers still need to complete their required continuing training hours and the 2023 and/or 2024 Basic Health and Safety update.
Jan 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- All Staff Members Must Be Cleared Before Entering the Building to Begin Employment.13A.16.06.03F
- All Staff Must Have Updated Medicals on File.13A.16.06.04A(1)
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