Optimal Learning Center at Marc Station
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
- 33
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 14, 20245 Findings5 Important
- The Operator Did Not Have Record That the Parent of a Toddler 12 Months Older Requested a Crib for the Child's Rest Period.13A.16.03.04I(6)
- The Director Reported That One Employee Ended Their Employment in January 2024.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- Licensing Specialists Observed Exposed Nails and Broken Part of the Fence in the Playground Area.13A.16.05.12D
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Toddler Teacher with 4 Toddlers.13A.16.08.03C(1)
- Licensing Specialists Observed Blankets While the Children Were in the cribs. Corrected on Site13A.16.09.04F
Jun 13, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialists Observed One Employee, SH Who Stated She Began in April 2023 Working in the Center13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialists observed one employee, SH who stated she began in April 2023 working in the center. SH was not reported to the OCC in a timely manner and the OCC has not received all required information for new employee.
- The Center Did Not Report in a Timely Manner That FH Was No Longer Employed with the Center.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- The Outside Deck Has a Grill That Needs to Be Covered and Inaccessible to Children.13A.16.05.12D
- Licensing Specialist Observed Several Exposed Nails , Broken Planks, and the Latch to the Fence Was Broken. S13A.16.05.12E
- The OCC Has Not Received a Medical Report for SH. . There Was No Medical Report on Site for SH.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- The Director Was Missing Her 12 Hours of Continued Training for This Licensing Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)