Peppertree Children 's 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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 67
- 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 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 14, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Specialist Observed Out Dated Staffing Patterns Posted in Each Classroom13A.16.03.05B
Specialist observed out dated staffing patterns posted in each classroom. Facility posted the current staffing patterns at the time of the inspection.
- Specialist Were Notified at the Time of the Inspection That Two Staff Members No Longer Worked at the Facility as Early…13A.16.03.06A(2)
Specialist were notified at the time of the inspection that two staff members no longer worked at the facility as early as June 2022. Facility is asked to submit the second page of the personnel list to remove the staff members discussed at the time of the inspection.
- Specialist Observed an Aide in Room 2B 1 That Was Not Documented on the Substitute Log and Was Documented as Subbing…13A.16.08.02B
Specialist observed an Aide in Room 2B 1 that was not documented on the substitute log and was documented as subbing for someone in the 2B 2 room. Facility is reminded that a qualified staff member must be present in each classroom.