The Baltimore Early Learning Center at Canton
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 76
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (10), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That One Child Was Missing a Lead Screening Form.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That Not All Staff Had 2025 Basic Health and Safety Updates, and Not All Staff Had Medical Forms on File.13A.16.03.05C
Feb 4, 20264 Findings4 Important
- LS Supervisor Observed Classroom Toddler 2 to Have 5 Children, and 4 Children Under the Age of 2.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- LS Supervisor Observed That 5 Children in Room Toddler 2 Were Being Supervised by One Aide13A.16.08.02A
LS Supervisor observed that 5 children in room Toddler 2 were being supervised by one Aide, and 4 of the children were under the age of 2. During non-resting time, the classroom was being supervised by a Preschool Teacher.
- LS Supervisor Observed That There Were 5 Children in Room Toddler 2, and 4 Children Were Under the Age of 2.13A.16.08.03D(1)
- LS Supervisor Observed 5 Children in Room Toddler 2, and That 4 Children Under the Age of 2 Years Old Were Being Supervised by One Aide.13A.16.08.08A(1)
Jan 22, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That the Center Was Over Capacity Regarding the Group Size in Room Toddler 3.13A.16.04.01B
- LS Observed That 4 Toddlers Were in Room Toddler 3 with a Total of 11 Children.13A.16.08.03D(1)
- LS Observed That One Teacher Was Supervising 3 Toddlers and One 2 Year Old in Room Toddler 1.13A.16.08.08A(1)
Jan 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Two Year Old Child Was Alone in the Bathroom for Approximately Two Minutes.13A.16.07.06A
- A Two Year Old Child Was Alone in the Bathroom for Approximately Two Minutes.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Nov 12, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed One Staff Member Was Alone in a Class with 3 Children Under the Age of 2 and 9 Children Who Were 2 Years…13A.16.08.03D(1)
LS observed one staff member was alone in a class with 3 children under the age of 2 and 9 children who were 2 years old, which was a total of 11 children.
- A Child Was Left Alone and Unsupervised Outside the Front Door for 1 Minute and 20 Seconds.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)