Tots 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.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
- Recognized by Health and Wellness.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Children's Records & Files (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 10, 20256 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed That the Posted Staffing Patterns for Room E Did Not Reflect the Staffing in the Classrooms.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Did Not Observe That the Substitute Record for the Day Was Completed.13A.16.03.05E
- LS Observed Room E Not Adhering to the Child/staff Ratio per Fire Marshal's Office.13A.16.05.01B
- LS Observed Room E Operating Out of the Required Staff/child Ratio Listed on the License.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed Room E Operating Out of the Required Staff/child Ratio Listed on the License.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- LS Observed Room E Operating Out of the Required Staff/child Ratio Listed on the License.13A.16.08.03A
Oct 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Peeling Paint on the Baseboard of the Sink in the Food Prep/office Area13A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed peeling paint on the baseboard of the sink in the food prep/office area. LS also observed peeling paint on a baseboard in Room C.
Oct 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed One Child's Emergency Form Not Updated Annually.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Two Infants in a Mixed Age Group of 7 Children (2yrs, 3 Yrs, and 3 School-agers) and 1 Staff Person.13A.16.07.06A
- LS Observed Two Infants in a Mixed Age Group of 7 Children (2yrs, 3 Yrs, and 3 School-agers) and 1 Staff Person.13A.16.08.01A(1)
- LS Observed Two Infants in a Mixed Age Group of 7 Children (2yrs, 3 Yrs, and 3 School-agers) and 1 Staff Person.13A.16.08.03D(1)
Aug 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed One Child's Emergency Form Missing the Annual Update13A.16.03.04C
LS observed one child's emergency form missing the annual update. LS observed one child's emergency form missing the physician information LS observed one child's emergency form missing the contact information for the physician.
- LS Observed One Child Missing the Health Assessment Completed by the Physician.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Two Children Missing Lead Testing Results.13A.16.03.04E