Sunrise Early Learning Center @ Shady Spring Drive
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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
3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Jul 1, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical5 Important
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 1, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 5 Teachers That Need to Complete Their Continued Training Hours.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed That 2 Aides Need to Complete Their Continued Training Hours.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Fire Drills Completed Between August 2024-December 2024.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
Sep 25, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed an Infant Asleep in a Swing.13A.16.09.04G
- LS Observed an Infant in a Bouncy Chair with a Small Folded Blanket and Pillow Propping the Bottle Up to Feed the Infant.13A.16.12.06B(1)
Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe an Escape Route Posted in the Great Beginnings Classroom13A.16.10.01A(4)