The Daycare at Garrison Forest
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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 21
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 26, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Observed No Lead Test Result for 3 Children. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed No CBC Results on Site for All Staff13A.16.03.05C
LS observed no CBC results on site for all staff. LS observed no age verification documentation for 3 staff members. The director printed and filed all CBC results and ID's for 3 staff members during this inspection.
- LS Observed Missing Orientation of COMAR for 3 Substitutes. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.02
- One Aide Has Not Completed Basic Health and Safety Training. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12A(3)
- One Aide Has Not Completed Continued Training. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(1)
- One Aide Has Not Completed 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(3)
- LS Observed Primary Caregivers Information Posted in Room 2 and Room 3 but It Was Not Updated13A.16.09.02A
LS observed primary caregivers information posted in room 2 and room 3 but it was not updated. Corrected on site - The director printed an updated primary caregivers' assignment during this inspection.
- LS Observed Only One Written Activity Plan in Room 3 but It Was Not Updated13A.16.09.02C
LS observed only one written activity plan in room 3 but it was not updated. Activity plans for 4 children were not posted. The director printed and posted all activity plans during this inspection.
- One Medication Was Not Labeled. Correct Immediately.13A.16.11.04A(3)
Sep 13, 20244 Findings4 Important
- 2 Teachers Have Not Completed 2023 BHS Update Training. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.09C
- Primary Responsibility Has Not Been Assigned. Correct Immediately.13A.16.09.02A
- Individual Care Plans Were Not Posted. Correct Immediately.13A.16.09.02C
- LS Observed No Thermometers in Room 1 and Room 2 Refrigerator. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.05C(3)