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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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- 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
1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 9 Findings
Most recent: May 6, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 23, 20249 Findings9 Important
- The Center Did Not Have Current Staffing Patterns Posted.13A.16.03.05B
- The Current Fire Permit Was Not Posted at the Center.13A.16.05.01B
- The Director Did Not Have Proof of 12 Hours of Training Completed for 2023.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- The Director Did Not Have a Professional Development Plan for 2023.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- The Director Did Not Complete the 1.5-hour Basic Health and Safety Update Training.13A.16.06.05C(3)
- 1 School Age Teacher Did Not Have Proof of 12 Hours of Training Completed for 2023.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- 1 School Age Teacher Did Not Have Proof of a Professional Development Plan.13A.16.06.10C(2)
- 1 School Age Teacher Did Not Have Proof of the 1.5 Hour Health and Safety Training.13A.16.06.10C(3)
- Observed an Aide Supervising a Group of 15 Children.13A.16.08.02B