The Early Learning Center At Epworth
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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 31
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That the Boy's Bathroom Needs Repair.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- LS Observed That Snacks Were Not Labeled with a Date.13A.16.12.04E
May 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Director Stated That Child Was in an Unapproved Area Because She Was Trying to Calm Down the Child.13A.16.07.06A
Dec 7, 20238 Findings8 Important
- LS Did Not Observe the Most Recent Menu for the Center (August 2023).13A.16.03.03B(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Written Documentation of Dates and Times at Which Emergency and Disaster Plan Drills Were Conducted.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- LS Did Not Observe a Parent Consumer Education Pamphlet in a Child's Folder.13A.16.03.03C
- LS Observed That There Were Two Children's Emergency Forms That Needed Updating and One Child Who Did Not Have Emergency Form (Z.D.)13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Large Tree Branches Scattered Around the Play Area That Need to Be Removed and a Broken Swing That Needs To…13A.16.05.12D
LS observed large tree branches scattered around the play area that need to be removed and a broken swing that needs to be removed from the play area.
- LS Did Not Observe Documentation the Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Practiced Twice in a Year.13A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
- LS Did Not Observe an Update to the Emergency and Disaster Plan.13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
- LS Observed That the Menu Was Not a Current Menu for the Center (August 2023).13A.16.12.01E(1)
Oct 6, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That There Were No Documentation of Child's Records on File.13A.16.03.04A
- LS Observed That There Were No Documentation of Child's Records on File.13A.16.03.04B(1)