Sunny Start Learning Center
FRIENDSHIP ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811Childery Rating: 4/5
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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
- 33
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 6, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Non-compliance Was Observed in Room 113A.16.08.03C(2)
Non-compliance was observed in Room 1, where Teacher KT had six 2-year-olds and one 3-year-old, exceeding the allowed staff/child ratio for this age group. Although BC was also in the room, BC could not be utilized as part of the staff ratio because the center had not yet received a clearance letter
Jun 27, 20238 Findings8 Important
- Several Emergency Cards Needed Updating, Many Were Missing Page 2 and Some Were Missing Parent Signatures and Dates13A.16.03.04C
Several emergency cards needed updating, many were missing page 2 and some were missing parent signatures and dates. All emergency cards need to be reviewed to make sure cards are completed, updated and signed.
- 9 Children's Files Were Reviewed, 3 Were Missing Dates for Lead Test Results13A.16.03.04E
9 children's files were reviewed, 3 were missing dates for lead test results. All files should be reviewed for lead test results for the appropriate ages.
- Out of the 9 Files at Least 4 Needed Updated Shot Records13A.16.03.04G
Out of the 9 files at least 4 needed updated shot records. All children's files need to be reviewed to make sure that shot records are current.
- Plan Has Not Been Updated Annually13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
- Children Were Not Served Milk on Monday or Tuesday of This Week (6/26th & 27th)13A.16.12.01A(2)
- A Snack Menu Was Not Posted for Parents to See, Corrected During Inspection, Now Posted on Parent Board.13A.16.12.01E(1)
- Dry Foods Such as Cereal and Pretzels Were Opened, Possibility of Contamination.13A.16.12.04A(1)
- Center Owned Plates, Cups Etc... Are Being Cleaning, but Not Sanitized.13A.16.12.05H
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