Nurturing Minds Early Learning Center
CALVERT BLVD, SAINT LEONARD, MD 20685Childery 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
- 27
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 27, 202610 Findings10 Important
- During a Review of Children's Records, It Was Found That Three Children's Emergency Forms Are Missing Information13A.16.03.04C
During a review of children's records, it was found that three children's emergency forms are missing information. Two emergency forms are missing the child's address and one emergency form does not have any emergency contacts listed. Please notify the respective parents of the missing information
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
During a review of children's records, it was found that one child is missing Health Inventory Part I that is to be completed and signed by the parent. Please inform the respective parent of this missing document so they can complete and sign the form and then place it in the child's file at the Ce
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.16.03.04D(3)
During a review of children's records, it was found that four children are missing their Health Inventory Part II that is to be completed and signed by the child's physician. Please inform the parents of the missing document so they can have their child's physician complete and sign the form and th
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.16.03.04E
During a review of children's records, it was found that seven children do not have any blood lead test results in their file. One child was found to be missing the second blood lead test that is required at 24 months of age. Please notify the parents in writing of the need for their child's blood
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.16.03.04G
During a review of children's records, it was found that two children do not have a record of any immunizations in their file and there is no evidence of a bona fide religious exemption. Nine children do not have the appropriate number of immunizations for their age. Please notify the parents of t
- Posted Staffing Patterns in at Least Two of the Rooms Are Inaccurate13A.16.03.05B
Posted staffing patterns in at least two of the rooms are inaccurate. Please post accurate staffing patterns and send the corrected staffing patterns to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- During the Inspection, the Floor Temperature Was Measured to Be 62 Degrees F13A.16.05.06
During the inspection, the floor temperature was measured to be 62 degrees F. The floor temperature may not be lower than 65 degrees F. Please alleviate this issue and provide proof of having done so to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- The Carpets in at Least Two of the Child Care Rooms Are Very Dirty and Stained13A.16.05.11A
The carpets in at least two of the child care rooms are very dirty and stained, especially in the infant/toddler room where they are crawling around on the carpets. Please replace the dirty carpets or steam clean the ones that you have. Send pictures of the cleaned carpets or of the new carpets fo
- The Director Only Completed 9.5 Hours Out of the Required 12 Hours of Continued Training for Her Training Period…13A.16.06.05C(1)
The Director only completed 9.5 hours out of the required 12 hours of continued training for her training period 08/2024 - 08/2025. Please complete the missing 2.5 hours of continued training as soon as possible and provide the training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- One of the Aides Employed at the Center Should Have Completed a Three Hour Aide Orientation Course No Later Than…13A.16.06.12C
One of the Aides employed at the Center should have completed a three hour Aide Orientation course no later than 10/25/2025. She completed the required training course, albeit late, on 12/02/2025. Therefore, this non-compliance has already been corrected.
Aug 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- During the Inspection13A.16.09.02C
During the inspection, the LS noticed that the activity plan for one of the children in the infant room has not been updated since 04/01/2025. It must be updated every three months. Please inform the parent so that the parent may review the form for accuracy and initial and date the form. Please
- During the Inspection13A.16.10.04A
During the inspection, it was observed that the Director attempted to secure the cabinet under the sink in the infant room, but the mechanism is not sufficient to ensure the children's protection from the harmful items stored there. The Director installed a hook and eye clasp that connects the two
May 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Staffing Pattern Posted for the Infant/Toddler Room Is Incorrect13A.16.03.05B
The staffing pattern posted for the Infant/Toddler room is incorrect. It has the Infant/Toddler teacher and the Aide both gone on break at the same time with the Director, who is also infant toddler teacher qualified, alone with 6 children. The ratio should be 1 staff to 3 infants. Please ensure
- During a Review of Staff Records13A.16.06.04A(4)
During a review of staff records, it was found that a teacher, who is Infant/Toddler and Preschool teacher qualified, has not had a medical completed since 11/03/2019. Staff must have a medical evaluation completed on the OCC medical form every 5 years. Please have this teacher submit a medical ev
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