Premier MD Frederick LLC DBA Meadows Montessori
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.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
- 89
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Hazardous Materials Handling (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed 6 Emergency Cards That Were Not Complete13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 6 emergency cards that were not complete. Facility to review all emergency cards and submit a written statement verifying that all emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screening Information for 8 Children in Care13A.16.03.04E
LS observed no evidence of lead screening information for 8 children in care. Facility to review all files and submit a written statement verifying that all lead screening information has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed an Emergency Preparedness Plan That Was Not Annually Updated13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
LS observed an emergency preparedness plan that was not annually updated. Facility to submit a current emergency preparedness plan that has been annually updated.
- LS Observed Cabinets and Closets That Did Not Have Proper Locks or Barriers13A.16.10.04A
LS observed cabinets and closets that did not have proper locks or barriers. Facility to submit photographic evidence that locks or proper barriers have been placed on cabinets and closets that contain potentially harmful items.
Aug 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training. Facility to Submit Evidence Immediately.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed No Evidence of the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Training. Facility to Submit Evidence Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- LS Observed No Evidence of Qualified Staff in the Grasshoppers and Monarchs Classroom13A.16.08.02B
LS observed no evidence of qualified staff in the Grasshoppers and Monarchs classroom. Facility was able to obtain qualified staff in each classroom at the time of the inspection. Facility must submit new staffing pattern showing qualified staff in each classroom immediately and submit a memorand
Oct 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Photographs of Drug Paraphernalia Found in the Staff Restroom That Was Used by the Accused After The…13A.16.11.05A(1)
LS observed photographs of drug paraphernalia found in the staff restroom that was used by the accused after the Director inspected the space. Facility to submit evidence of all staff training in regards to this regulation and facility policies in the same regard, as well as how staff training will
- LS Observed Photographs of Drug Paraphernalia Found in the Staff Restroom That Was Used by the Accused After The…13A.16.11.06A
LS observed photographs of drug paraphernalia found in the staff restroom that was used by the accused after the Director inspected the space. Director explained the accused's behavior after returning from the restroom, i.e; eyes rolling back, nodding off, and slurred speech. Facility to submit evi
Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Ls Observed No Evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update That Was Completed by March 31, 202413A.16.06.12B(3)
Ls observed no evidence of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update that was completed by March 31, 2024. Facility to submit evidence of the annual update being completed.