STARS 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.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
- 60
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20268 Findings8 Important
- LS Reviewed Children's Files and Found That 6 Emergency Forms Were Incomplete13A.16.03.04C
- One Child Is Missing the Lead Form and 3 Are Missing the 2nd Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Reviewed Seven Children's Medication Forms Were Incomplete13A.16.03.04I(3)
LS reviewed seven children's medication forms were incomplete. One child also had medication indicated in the Health Assessment but no medication present at the facility.
- LS Discussed the Personnel List with S.Hicks and Will Need a Revised List to Either Include or Remove 2 Summer Help (SH and RH).13A.16.03.05A
- LS Was Unable to Review Files for SH and RHjr at the Time of Inspection.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Was Unable to Review Orientations for KL, ZH and FS.13A.16.06.02
- LS Reviewed Files for Staff and Found Medicals for SH, ZH and KL Were Over 5 Years Old.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Reviewed Medications and Found 2 That Were Expired in June 202513A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
Apr 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Form13A.16.03.04C
LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form. Missing items: daily pick up person, hours and days of attendance, and physician information on front and back of form where applicable,
- LS Did Not Observe the Appropriate Lead Testing for One Child13A.16.03.04E
LS did not observe the appropriate lead testing for one child. Provider must immediately submit evidence of at least one lead test or evidence of an appointment to obtain one from a Health Care Provider.
- LS Observed a Volunteer Alone with Ten Children13A.16.08.02B
LS observed a Volunteer alone with ten children. Volunteers may not supervise a group of children and must be supervised by a child care teacher or director.