The Montessori School of Westminster
MONTESSORI DRIVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21158Childery 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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
- 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
- Recognized by Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS).
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
- The Program Took the Three and Four Year Old Class Outside to Go Sledding and a Child Was Injured13A.16.09.01A(2)
The program took the three and four year old class outside to go sledding and a child was injured. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Staff Member Started Employment in August 2024 and the Program Did Not Have a Medical on Site13A.16.06.04A(1)
A staff member started employment in August 2024 and the program did not have a medical on site. Also, a staff member started in November 2024 and did not have a medical on site. Please submit a medical to the Office of Child Care.
Jan 25, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Diaper Cream and Suntan Lotion Was Accessible to Children in Room 1 in the Children's Bathroom13A.16.10.04A
Diaper cream and suntan lotion was accessible to children in Room 1 in the children's bathroom. Program placed the items out of reach of children at time of children.
- Two Staff Members Did Not Have Medicals on Site. Please Submit a Correction Plan to OCC.13A.16.06.04A(1)