The Learning Experience of Owings Mills
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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 123
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20264 Findings4 Important
- On 3 Separate Occasions, a Child Was Injured and the Teacher Did Not Complete Documentation of the Incidents.13A.16.03.04I(2)
- On 3 Separate Occasions, a Child Was Injured and the Teacher Did Not Notify the Parent.13A.16.03.06D(2)
- On 3 Separate Occasions13A.16.07.06A
On 3 separate occasions, a child was injured in the presence of a teacher and the teacher stated that they did not see any of the incidents happen, they did not notify the parent, and they did not complete documentation of the incidents.
- On 3 Separate Occasions13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
On 3 separate occasions, a child was injured in the presence of a teacher and the teacher indicated that did not see any of the incidents happen.
Aug 19, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed That 3 Children Did Not Have Emergency Forms13A.16.03.04A
LS observed that 3 children did not have emergency forms, 1 child's emergency form had not been updated since 10/2023, 1 child did not have a HI-2, and 5 children did not have their required lead tests completed.
- LS Observed That 3 Children Did Not Have Emergency Forms and 1 Child's Emergency Form Had Not Been Updated Since 10/2023.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That 1 Child Did Not Have a HI-2.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed That 5 Children Did Not Have Their Required Lead Tests Completed.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That 3 Children Did Not Have Emergency Forms and 1 Child Did Not Have a HI-2.13A.16.07.06A
Jul 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That 12 Staff Members Had Not Completed Their Required Annual Continued Training.13A.16.02.03C(2)
- LS Observed That Toddler B Did Not Have Their Infant/toddler Plans Accessible.13A.16.03.04B(1)
- LS Observed That 6 Teachers Had Not Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update and 4 Teachers Had Not…13A.16.06.09C
LS observed that 6 teachers had not completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update and 4 teachers had not completed their required 12 hours of continued training.