Presby Child Care 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). 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)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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 160
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 8, 20256 Findings6 Important
- The LS Observed That the Program Implemented a Change of Rooms Without Getting Approval.13A.16.03.07A
- The LS Observed That a Barrier by the Gate Needs to Be Enforced13A.16.05.12D
The LS observed that a barrier by the gate needs to be enforced. The Program will create a barrier using brightly colored cones. All teachers will be notified of the restriction.
- During Playground Activities, a Two Year Old Eloped and a Couple Brought Her Back to the Playground.13A.16.07.06A
- During Playground Activities, a Two Year Old Eloped and a Couple Brought Her Back to the Playground.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- During Playground Activities, a Two Year Old Eloped and a Couple Brought Her Back to the Playground.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- During Playground Activities, a Two Year Old Eloped and a Couple Brought Her Back to the Playground.13A.16.08.07A
Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The LS Observed That a Medication Admin. Form Didn't Have Parental Permission Signed.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)