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BALTIMORE PIKE, BEL AIR, MD 21014Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 155
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 13 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20265 Findings5 Important
- OCC Received a Self-report Complaint in Which the Director Reported on Friday April 24th a Staff Person Left A…13A.16.07.06A
OCC received a self-report complaint in which the director reported on Friday April 24th a staff person left a classroom to take her lunch break and there was no other teacher in the classroom to cover. When the covering teacher came into the classroom, she called the front desk and reported that 10
- OCC Received a Self-report Complaint in Which the Director Reported on Friday April 24th a Staff Person Left A…13A.16.08.01A(1)
OCC received a self-report complaint in which the director reported on Friday April 24th a staff person left a classroom to take her lunch break and there was no other teacher in the classroom to cover. When the covering teacher came into the classroom, she called the front desk and reported that 10
- OCC Received a Self-report Complaint in Which the Director Reported on Friday April 24th a Staff Person Left A…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
OCC received a self-report complaint in which the director reported on Friday April 24th a staff person left a classroom to take her lunch break and there was no other teacher in the classroom to cover. When the covering teacher came into the classroom, she called the front desk and reported that 10
- OCC Received a Self-report Complaint in Which the Director Reported on Friday April 24th a Staff Person Left A…13A.16.08.08B(2)(a)
OCC received a self-report complaint in which the director reported on Friday April 24th a staff person left a classroom to take her lunch break and there was no other teacher in the classroom to cover. When the covering teacher came into the classroom, she called the front desk and reported that 10
- OCC Received a Self-report Complaint in Which the Director Reported on Friday April 24th a Staff Person Left A…13A.16.08.08B(2)(b)
OCC received a self-report complaint in which the director reported on Friday April 24th a staff person left a classroom to take her lunch break and there was no other teacher in the classroom to cover. When the covering teacher came into the classroom, she called the front desk and reported that 10
Feb 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Reported by the Center Director on Friday February 13th, That a 3…13A.16.07.06A
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was reported by the center director on Friday February 13th, that a 3 year old child was left in a classroom by herself while the class was transitioning to another classroom.
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Reported by the Center Director on Friday February 13th, That a 3…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was reported by the center director on Friday February 13th, that a 3 year old child was left in a classroom by herself while the class was transitioning to another classroom.
Feb 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- On December 19th, It Was Alleged That a "3 Year Old Child Was Taken to Urgent Care and Diagnosed with a Concussion13A.16.03.06C(3)
On December 19th, it was alleged that a "3 year old child was taken to Urgent Care and diagnosed with a concussion. The child was vomiting at the time he was picked up and the father suspected a concussion. The child was treated by a medical professional but the two staff members in the classroom re
Nov 12, 20245 Findings5 Critical
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Self Reported That a Staff Member Was Observed by Another Staff…13A.16.07.01
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a staff member was observed by another staff member grabbing a child by the face two times while on the playground on November 7th. A red mark was later observed on the face( on each cheek) of the child. LS was informed that the
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Self Reported That a Staff Member Was Observed by Another Staff…13A.16.07.03A(1)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a staff member was observed by another staff member grabbing a child by the face two times while on the playground on November 7th. A red mark was later observed on the face( on each cheek) of the child. LS was informed that the
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Self Reported That a Staff Member Was Observed by Another Staff…13A.16.07.03A(2)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a staff member was observed by another staff member grabbing a child by the face two times while on the playground on November 7th. A red mark was later observed on the face( on each cheek) of the child. LS was informed that the
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Self Reported That a Staff Member Was Observed by Another Staff…13A.16.07.03B(4)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a staff member was observed by another staff member grabbing a child by the face two times while on the playground on November 7th. A red mark was later observed on the face( on each cheek) of the child. LS was informed that the
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection in Which It Was Self Reported That a Staff Member Was Observed by Another Staff…13A.16.07.03C(3)
LS conducted a complaint inspection in which it was self reported that a staff member was observed by another staff member grabbing a child by the face two times while on the playground on November 7th. A red mark was later observed on the face( on each cheek) of the child. LS was informed that the
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