Sonlight Child Care 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 84
- 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
1 Inspection Visit Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Aug 7, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 4, 20239 Findings9 Important
- LS Observed That the Program Did Not Have the Required Lead Screening Written Records for 2 Children in Care.13A.16.03.02A
- LS Observed That the Program Did Not Have the Required Lead Screening Written Records for 2 Children in Care.13A.16.03.02F(2)
- LS Observed That the Program Was Missing Record That They Completed a Fire Drill for 7/2023.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- LS Observed That 2 Children Are Missing Record of Their Lead Screenings.13A.16.03.04A
- LS Observed That 2 Children Are Missing Record of Their Lead Screenings.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That the Center's Fire Inspection Expired 7/2022.13A.16.05.01B
- LS Observed That There Were Staff Members Present That Had Not Been Cleared by OCC.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed That There Were Staff Members Present That Had Not Been Cleared by OCC.13A.16.07.06C
- LS Observed That the First Aid Kit Did Not Have Unscented Soap.13A.16.10.02E