Spring Knoll Early 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.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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- 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
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 12, 20254 Findings4 Important
- A Child Was Missing From the Facility for Approximately 7-10 Minutes.13A.16.07.01
- Staff Did Not Ensure the Safety and Security of a Child in Care13A.16.07.06A
Staff did not ensure the safety and security of a child in care. During outdoor play time, a child left the playground, and was not noticed by staff immediately.
- An Operator Shall Ensure That Each Staff Member Providing Care to a Child Is Oriented to the Child's Individual Care Needs.13A.16.08.01B(1)
- A Child Went Missing From the Playground During Outside Time. The Staff Did Not See the Child Leave the Playground13A.16.08.07A
Feb 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Mice Feces, and a Dead Mice Caught on a Trap Inside of a Classroom Used for Children.13A.16.05.01A(2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Mice Feces Throughout Classrooms13A.16.05.01A(3)