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Primrose School of Ellicott City

CORPORATE CT., ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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 Cognia Early Learning Accreditation.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
182
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Mar 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Mar 24, 202511 Findings11 Important
    • LS Audited Children's Records and Found Missing or Incomplete Health Inventories, Emergency Cards, and Lead Addendums.13A.16.03.02A
    • LS Reviewed Children's Files and Found Lead Screening/testing That Were Missing.13A.16.03.02E
    • LS Reviewed Children's Files and Several Were Missing Health Forms Required by the Regulation.13A.16.03.02F(2)
    • Several Children's Files Were Missing Documents Required by the Regulations.13A.16.03.04A
    • Emergency Cards Were Observed Missing Source of Healthcare.13A.16.03.04C
    • Several Incomplete Staff Medical Forms Were Reviewed.13A.16.06.04A(2)
    • Three Teachers Were Missing Documentation of Continued Training for the Prior Year of Employment but Were Working On…13A.16.06.09C

      Three teachers were missing documentation of continued training for the prior year of employment but were working on the current year. Teacher's must complete additional training to make up for missed hours.

    • LS Observed a Classroom with Hermit Crab Present13A.16.10.04A

      LS observed a classroom with hermit crab present. They had calcium for the hermit crab (not for human consumption) on the table within children's reach.

    • One Teacher Was Observed Not Washing Hands in Between Changing Children. She Took Off Her Gloves and Replaced with New Ones.13A.16.11.03B
    • Several Medication Forms Were Observed That Were Incomplete.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
    • LS Observed in Room 1 the Refrigerator Temperature Was 42 Degrees F.13A.16.12.04F(3)
  2. Mar 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • During the Inspection, the LS Saw 16 Emergency Cards That Were Missing Information13A.16.03.04C

      During the inspection, the LS saw 16 Emergency Cards that were missing information. The center will get the information completed and send notification to the OCC.

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