The Joy of Learning Center-Dogwood
6608-10 DOGWOOD ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21207Childery 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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 98
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20266 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed One Child Who Needed Signature of the Parent.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed One Child Needing Health Inventory 1 and One Child Needing Health Inventory 2.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed Several Children Who Needed Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That There Was One Play Equipment That Needs to Be Repaired or Removed.13A.16.05.12E
- LS Observed Several Infants and Toddlers That Needed Their Written Activity Plan Updated.13A.16.09.02C
- LS Did Not Observe Documentation of Successful Completion of Approved Basic First Aid and CPR Training.13A.16.10.02A(1)
Jun 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed That Boards on Play Equipment Need to Be Nailed Down.13A.16.05.12E
Jun 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Several Children's Emergency Forms That Needed to Be Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Play Equipment That Needed Repair.13A.16.05.12E
Jan 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Emergency Numbers in Several Rooms ( 3, 3A, 3B and 4)13A.16.10.01C
LS did not observe emergency numbers in several rooms ( 3, 3A, 3B and 4). The Director made those corrections and place the emergency numbers in each room.
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