Primrose School of Gambrills
ROUTE 3 SOUTHBOUND, GAMBRILLS, MD 21054Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 160
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 12, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Received a Self Report From Center That a Child Was Left Alone on the Playground After Class Went…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing Specialist received a self report from center that a child was left alone on the playground after class went back inside to classroom for approximately 5 minutes. Facility needs to submit a written detailed plan as to what steps they will take to prevent this type of incident from occurri
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That a Child Was Left Outside on the Playground Alone After Their Class Returned Inside13A.16.07.06A
Licensing Specialist confirmed that a child was left outside on the playground alone after their class returned inside. Licensing Specialist recommends additional training for staff. Facility needs to submit a detailed plan on how they plan to implement ways of ensuring the safety and security of ea
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