Serenity's First Step 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.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
- Recognized by Quality Business Practices.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Apr 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Building & Premises Safety (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Owner Did Not Notify the OCC Concerning the Investigation.13A.18.03.06E(1)
Mar 7, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Review All Emergency Cards for Updated Signatures and Date13A.18.03.04C
- Review Children Files for Completed Health Inventory13A.18.03.04D(1)
- Review Children Files for Completed Health Assessments13A.18.03.04D(3)
- Review Children Files for Completed Immunization Records13A.18.03.04G
- Outdoor Areas Gates Must Be Closed and Locked During Daycare Hours. Cleaning of Space Used for Outdoor Must Be Keep Up.13A.18.05.12D
- Director Must Complete and Record Monthly Fire Drills and Disaster Drill13A.18.10.01A(3)(c)
- Updated CPR/1st Aid Certificate Must Be Updated13A.18.10.02A(1)
- First Aid Kit Was Missing the Following Items: Thermometer and Wash Cloth13A.18.10.02E
Sep 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Provider Did Not Have Current Record Documents for Child in Question.13A.18.03.03A(1)
- Director Was Unable to Show Emergency Information of the Child in Question for the Complaint.13A.18.03.04C
- Fire Permit Has Expired.13A.18.05.01A