Roger Carter Early Learning Center
MILLTOWNE DRIVE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 20
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Emergency Form13A.16.03.04C
LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's emergency form. Facility must immediately submit evidence of corrected forms to the office.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Lead Testing for Two Children Born After January 1, 201513A.16.03.04E
LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for two children born after January 1, 2015. Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment with a health care provider to obtain one.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Current Criminal Background Checks for One Staff Member and a Personnel Qualifications…13A.16.03.05C
LS did not observe evidence of current criminal background checks for one staff member and a Personnel Qualifications Evaluation for one staff member. Facility must immediately submit evidence of missing items.
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