Sprouts Spot 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (3). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 20, 20264 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed Two Children Who Need Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Discussed with the Director That When Food Is Taken Out of the Original Container That the Container Must Be Labeled…13A.16.12.04A(1)
LS discussed with the director that when food is taken out of the original container that the container must be labeled with experiation date on the container.
- LS Observed No Thermometer in the Freezers.13A.16.12.04F(4)
- LS Observed No Thermometers in the Freezers.13A.16.12.05D
Aug 25, 20258 Findings8 Important
- LS Observed Incorrect Staffing Patterns in Infant Classrooms and Toddler Classroom.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed That There Was One Lead Infant Teacher in the Classroom by Herself with Six Infants.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed That There Was One Teacher in the Infant Room with Six Infants and Two Teachers in the Toddler Room with Nine Toddlers.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- LS Observed That in the Infant Room There Were Six Babies and One Lead Teacher13A.16.08.03C(1)
LS observed that in the infant room there were six babies and one lead teacher. LS also observed in the toddler classroom one lead toddler teacher and aide.
- LS Did Not Observe a Primary Caregiver for Each Infant in the Infant and Toddler Classrooms.13A.16.09.02A
- LS Did Not Observe Any Infant & Toddler Individualized Activity Plans for Any of the Children in Care.13A.16.09.02B(2)
- LS Did Not Observe Any Infant Toddler Activity Plans or Primary Caregiver for the Children in Care.13A.16.09.02B(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Any Infant Toddler Activity Plans or Primary Caregiver for the Children in Care.13A.16.09.02C