Tooney Town 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 60
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Current Staffing Patterns13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Hr Training Certificates for the Year.13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe 12 Continued Training for the Year.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Current 12 Continued for School Age.13A.16.06.10C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Current 6 Hr Training Certificates for Aides.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Aug 30, 20244 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed 10 Children That Did Not Have Physician Information on Emergency Forms, 1 Child Emergency Form Did Not Have Parent Signature13A.16.03.04C
- The Program Had Outdated Staffing Patterns Posted in Classrooms.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe Proper Temperature for Food Storage. Refrigerator Read 43.513A.16.12.04F(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Current Fire Permit.13A.16.16.09A
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not See 3 Hrs. of Continuing Training.13A.16.06.12B(1)
Aug 10, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Ls Observed a New Staff Person Working in Room 313A.16.03.06A(1)
Ls observed a new staff person working in room 3. LS observed I volunteer in room 2. The LS did not receive any paperwork to approve two staff.
- Ls Observed a New Staff Person Working in Room 313A.16.07.06A
Ls observed a new staff person working in room 3. LS observed I volunteer in room 2. The LS did not receive any paperwork to approve two staff.
- LS Observed 15 School Age Resting on the Floor in Room 4.13A.16.09.04A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Emergency Escape Route Posted in Room 113A.16.10.01A(4)
LS did not observe emergency escape route posted in room 1. Corrected during inspection. Facility posted the Emergency Escape Route during the inspection.