Pinebrook Montessori Academy
BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 132
- 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 Children's Records & Files (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 24 Children Present in the STEM Lab. The STEM Lab Is Approved for a Capacity of only16 Children at One Time.13A.16.04.01B
Sep 20, 20237 Findings7 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Form. Facility Must Submit Evidence of Corrected Forms Immediately.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of a Health Assessment Provided by the Parent of Each Child Enrolled13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
LS did not observe evidence of a health assessment provided by the parent of each child enrolled. Facility must submit evidence of missing assessments immediately.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of a Health Assessment for Each Child Enrolled13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS did not observe evidence of a health assessment for each child enrolled. Facility must submit evidence of missing assessments immediately.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of a Lead Test for Each Child Born on or After January 1, 201513A.16.03.04E
LS did not observe evidence of a lead test for each child born on or after January 1, 2015. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider.
- LS Observed Antacid, Aspirin, Burn Cream, and Alcohol Pads Being Stored in the First Aid Kit. Items Were Removed During Inspection.13A.16.10.02E
- LS Observed a Child in a High Chair Without the Safety Strap Being Used. Corrected on Site.13A.16.10.03A
- LS Observed Lysol, Febreeze,, and Glass Cleaner on a Shelf That Was Low Enough to Be Accessed by the Children13A.16.10.04A
LS observed Lysol, Febreeze,, and glass cleaner on a shelf that was low enough to be accessed by the children. Corrected on site. All items were moved during the inspection.
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