Tree of Life 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 48
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 8 Children's Emergency Card That Were Missing a Combination of the Following13A.16.03.04C
LS observed 8 children's emergency card that were missing a combination of the following, Enrollment Date and Days and hours of attendance, Authorized person to pick up the child, Childs address, and pphysicians information.
Jun 27, 20238 Findings8 Important
- There Were Four Children in Care That Were Over the Age of One Year That Did Not Have Documentation of Their Lead…13A.16.03.02E
There were four children in care that were over the age of one year that did not have documentation of their lead screening in the file. Child number one has a birthdate of 4/7/2022. Child number two has a birthdate of 1/14/2022. Child number three has a birthdate of 2/3/2022 and child number four h
- There Were Three Emergency Forms That Were Not Updated. There Was One Emergency Form That Was Not Dated or Signed.13A.16.03.04C
- There Was One File That Did Not Contain Documentation of Part I of the Health Inventory.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- There Were Four Files That Did Not Contain Documentation of Lead Screenings.13A.16.03.04E
- There Were Five Files That Did Not Contain Updated Immunizations. There Was One File That Did Not Contain Immunizations.13A.16.03.04G
- There Was a File That Did Not Contain Documentation of Center Aide Orientation. The Employee Began Employment on 2/14/2022.13A.16.06.12C
- There Were Five Individual Plans That Were Not Dated. The LS Could Not Determine When the Plan Was Last Evaluated.13A.16.09.02C
- There Were Four Bottles That Were Not Dated. The Dates Were Placed on the Bottles During the Inspection.13A.16.12.06E(1)