Shaare Torah Early Childhood 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 12, 20234 Findings4 Important
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed an Individual Who Is a Volunteer and Has Not Been Approved by OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)
At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed an individual who is a volunteer and has not been approved by OCC. OCC has not been notified that this individual is volunteering at this facility.
- At Time of Inspection, LS Observed an Individual Who Is a Volunteer and Has Not Been Approved by OCC.13A.16.06.03A
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Written Daily Schedule in Classrooms 11 and 1313A.16.09.01A(1)
At time of inspection, licensing specialist did not observe a written daily schedule in classrooms 11 and 13. This was corrected at time of inspection.
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed a Child Older Than 12 Months Resting in a Crib13A.16.09.04A(4)(b)
At time of inspection, licensing specialist observed a child older than 12 months resting in a crib. Licensing specialist discussed with facility that for any child over 12 months but under two years old, will need written permission from the child's parent stating that they want their child to rest