The Lion of Judah Early Learning Center (STEM)
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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That a Substitute Was Missing Their Medical Evaluation in Their File.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed That a Substitute Was Missing Their Medical Evaluation in Their File.13A.16.06.04A(1)
Apr 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That 2 Staff Members Were Missing Current MD CBC Results and 1 Staff Member Is Missing a Current FBI CBC Result.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Observed That the Fire Inspection Expired 03/28/2024.13A.16.05.01B
Sep 20, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed That 4 Children's Emergency Cards Were Not Complete and 3 Children's Emergency Cards Were Not Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That There Was an Unapproved Person on Site That the Director Stated Had Started at the Beginning of The…13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed that there was an unapproved person on site that the director stated had started at the beginning of the week and LS did not receive notification of them.
- The Director Informed LS That 2 Staff Members Employment Ended Effective 8/30/2023 and LS Did Not Receive Notification of These Changes.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Observed That There Was an Unapproved Person on Site with the Children That LS Did Not Receive Notice Of.13A.16.07.06A