Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 200
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Observed Video Footage Where an Aide Was Supervising Children in Classroom 8 Alone13A.16.07.06A
The licensing specialist observed video footage where an aide was supervising children in classroom 8 alone. The licensing specialist observed that the lead teacher walked into the room 10 minutes later.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed Video Footage Where an Aide Was Supervising Children in Classroom 8 Alone13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The licensing specialist observed video footage where an aide was supervising children in classroom 8 alone. The licensing specialist observed that the lead teacher walked into the room 10 minutes later.
Jul 9, 20257 Findings7 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Observed a Hole in the Wall of the Multipurpose Room.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- The Licensing Specialists Observed an Abundance of Flies in the Multipurpose Room13A.16.05.01A(3)
- The Licensing Specialists Observed an Abundance of Flies in the Multipurpose Room.13A.16.05.11A
- The Licensing Specialists Observed the Teacher in Classroom 8 Supervising 17 School Age Children.13A.16.07.06A
- The Licensing Specialists Observed the Teacher in Classroom 8 Supervising 17 School Age Children.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- The Licensing Specialists Observed the Teacher in Classroom 8 Supervising 17 School Age Children.13A.16.08.03A
- The Licensing Specialist Observed One of the Refrigerators That Stores Children's Meals at 45 Degrees F.13A.16.12.05C(2)