Poornima Hinge
JOHN GALT WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- One Emergency Form Did Not Contain the Physician's Information on the Card. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Jun 6, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed a Container of Lysol Wipes Within Reach of Children. Provider Relocated Container During Inspection.13A.15.10.02
- One Child's Emergency Form Has Not Been Annually Updated. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Jun 26, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Two Children Missing Lead Tests13A.15.03.02B
LS observed two children missing lead tests. Provider will submit evidence of lead test or an appointment to obtain a lead tests for the two children.
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hours of Required Training for the 2021-2022 Registration Year. Provider Will Send 24 Hours of Training by 9/30/2023.13A.15.06.02B(3)
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