The Journey School
ROBERT OLIVER PL, COLUMBIA, MD 21045Childery 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
- 85
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe All of the Required Information on Each Child's Form From the Sample Pulled to Review13A.16.03.04C
LS did not observe all of the required information on each child's form from the sample pulled to review. Facility must submit evidence of corrected forms immediately.
- LS Did Not Observe a Health Inventory Part I Signed and Dated by the Child's Parent for One Child From the Sample…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
LS did not observe a Health Inventory Part I signed and dated by the child's parent for one child from the sample pulled to review. Facility must immediately submit corrected form.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Lead Testing for Each Child Born on or After January 113A.16.03.04E
LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for each child born on or after January 1, 2015 from the sample pulled to review . Facility must immediately submit evidence of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider.
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of Immunizations for One Child From the Sample Pulled to Review13A.16.03.04G
LS did not observe evidence of immunizations for one child from the sample pulled to review . Facility must immediately submit evidence of immunizations
- LS Did Not Observe a Complete Employee File Maintained for the Three Administrators13A.16.03.05C
LS did not observe a complete employee file maintained for the three administrators. Facility must immediately submit evidence of an employment medical evaluation being maintained in each file.
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