Rising Sun Educational Learning 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
- 72
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20258 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed Staffing Patterns That Need to Be Updated with Current Staff.13A.16.03.05B
- Caller Alleged That the Program Have a New Director13A.16.03.06A(1)
Caller alleged that the program have a new director. LS has not received written notification of a new a hire. The program explained to the LS that they are in the process of interviewing, but have not hired a new director to date. LS informed the program of the necessary documents for adding new st
- The Program Did Not Submit Written Notification of the End of Employment for Staff Members Within 5 Days.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- The Program Failed to Notify OCC of Police and CPS Involvement at the Center.13A.16.03.06E(2)
- LS Observed the Use of a Substitute for an Absent Preschool Teacher. LS Did Not Observe a Substitute Log.13A.16.06.13B
- LS Discussed the Use of Substitutes for Only 2 Weeks.13A.16.06.13C
- It Was Reported to LS That on Last Thursday a Verbal Altercation Between a Parent and Staff Member Was Serious And…13A.16.07.06A
It was reported to LS that on last Thursday a verbal altercation between a parent and staff member was serious and concerning enough that the police was involved.
- The Program Did Not Ensure Adequate Supervision and Care at All Times13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The program did not ensure adequate supervision and care at all times. On last Thursday, it's been alleged that a teacher and a parent loudly cursed at one another in the presence of the children.
Aug 26, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Current Staffing Patterns Posted.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed a Broken Bar on the Jungle Gym. Program Will Have the Bar Repaired Immediately.13A.16.05.12D
- LS Did Not Observe Annual Continuing Training Certificates.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Documentation of Trainings on Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- LS Did Not Observe the Basic Health and Safety Training Certificates for Staff.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Annual Training Certificates for Preschool Teachers.13A.16.06.09C