Primrose of Bel Air
OLD EMMORTON ROAD, BEL AIR, MD 21015Childery 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.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 Council on Accreditation / After-School Accreditation (COA/ASA).
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Alleged That a Child Was Bitten, Scratched, and Blood Was Drawn13A.16.03.06D(2)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was alleged that a child was bitten, scratched, and blood was drawn. The parents did not receive an injury report for the child's injuries but they did receive an incident report for their child biting someone else. At the time of the inspection, LS as
Dec 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Aides That Had Not Completed Their Aide Orientation Within 6 Months of Their Date of Hire.13A.16.06.12C
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