The Lion of Judah Early Learning Center
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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 20
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 3, 202413 Findings13 Important
- LS Discussed This Regulation with the Program for Their 11/30/2024 Anniversary.13A.16.02.03C(3)(a)
- LS Discussed This Regulation with the Program for Their 11/30/2024 Anniversary.13A.16.02.03C(3)(b)
- LS Observed That the Program Did Not Have Record of Their Most Recent Fire Inspection.13A.16.02.03C(4)
- LS Observed That 1 Child's Emergency Form Did Not Have the Physician Listed.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That 1 Child Does Not Have Documentation of Their Lead Test From When They Turned 1-year-old While in Care.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That 2 Staff Members Did Not Have Record of Their Required Continued Training for the Last Year, 2 Staff…13A.16.03.05C
LS observed that 2 staff members did not have record of their required continued training for the last year, 2 staff members did not have record of their updated MD and FBI CBC's, 1 staff member did not have record of their MD and FBI CBCs, medical evaluation, orientation of COMAR, and function of p
- LS Observed That the Program Did Not Have Record of Their Most Recent, Passing Fire Inspection.13A.16.05.01B
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Did Not Have Record of Receiving COMAR Orientation.13A.16.06.02
- LS Observed That 1 Staff Member Did Not Have a Medical Evaluation in the Their File.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- LS Observed That 1 Director Did Not Have Documentation of Their Required 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Last Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Observed That 2 Director's Did Not Have Records of Professional Development Completed to Document Their Continued Training.13A.16.06.05C(2)
- LS Observed That 2 Teacher's Did Not Have a Record of Professional Development Completed to Document Their Continued Training Hours.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Observed That 1 Aide Did Not Have Their Required 6 Hours of Continued Training Completed for the Last Year.13A.16.06.12B(1)