Rescuing Hearts 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.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.2 / 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 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Three Emergency Forms Were Not Updated, and One Was Missing Child's Physician's Information and a Date at the Bottom13A.16.03.04C
Three emergency forms were not updated, and one was missing child's physician's information and a date at the bottom. Please correct by submitting copies of corrected emergency forms.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Small Trampolines and a Missing Barrier at the Bottom of the Steps13A.16.05.12D
Licensing specialist observed two small trampolines and a missing barrier at the bottom of the steps. The program will correct this non-compliance by sending photos showing a barrier at the bottom of the steps and removed trampolines.
- One Teacher's Basic Health and Safety Training Certificate Was Not on File13A.16.06.09A(3)
One teacher's Basic Health and Safety training certificate was not on file. Correct immediately by sending a copy of the 3-hour BHS certificate.
- One Aide Has Not Completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update Training. Correct by Sending a Training Certificate.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed ABA Therapist Working with a Child During This Inspection but the Program Did Not Have A…13A.16.07.06E(2)
Licensing specialist observed ABA therapist working with a child during this inspection but the program did not have a written permission from the child's parent for the child's participation. Correct immediately by sending this specialist a copy of parental permission.
Aug 27, 20256 Findings6 Important
- There Are 2 Children Who's Emergency Cards Were Not Dated13A.16.03.04C
There are 2 children who's emergency cards were not dated, 2 children missing authorized pick up person identified, 6 children missing the physician information, 3 children did not have their address listed, 1 child did not have emergency contacts, and 2 emergency cards were not signed.
- There Was No Professional Development Plan to Review13A.16.06.05C(2)
- The Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Was Not Completed for Review in the Director's File13A.16.06.05C(3)
- There Was No Professional Development Plan Completed for the 2 Teachers13A.16.06.09C
- There Was No Professional Development Plan Completed for the Aide13A.16.06.12B(2)
- The Basic Health and Safety Update Was Not Completed and in the File13A.16.06.12B(3)
Mar 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Program Does Not Have a Substitute Log Currently in Use.13A.16.03.05E
- The Program Did Not Notify the Office of Child Care That the Owner of the Program Is Under Investigation for a Criminal Charge.13A.16.03.06E(1)