Trinity Lutheran Early Learning Center
PHILADELPHIA ROAD, JOPPA, MD 21085Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 126
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (11), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 14 total findings, 6 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, the Playground Is in Need of Mulch.13A.16.05.12D
Nov 24, 20257 Findings7 Important
- It Was Observed That a Staff Person Picked Up a Child and Forcefully Put Him on the Floor.13A.16.07.01
- It Was Observed by a Staff Person That a Child Was Being Treated Roughly13A.16.07.02A(1)
It was observed by a staff person that a child was being treated roughly, being picked up and forcefully putting him on the floor by another staff person and it was not reported the Harford County CPS.
- It Was Observed That a Staff Person Picked Up a Child and Forcefully Put Him on the Floor.13A.16.07.03A(1)
- It Was Observed That a Staff Person Picked Up a Child and Forcefully Put Him on the Floor.13A.16.07.03A(2)
- It Was Observed That a Staff Person Picked Up a Child and Forcefully Put Him on the Floor.13A.16.07.03B(4)
- It Was Observed That a Staff Person Picked Up a Child and Forcefully Put Him on the Floor.13A.16.07.03C(3)
- It Was Observed That a Staff Person Picked Up a Child and Forcefully Put Him on the Floor.13A.16.07.06A
May 23, 20256 Findings6 Critical
- Specialist and Director Observed Video Footage of Room 140 and Observed a Teacher Aggressively Grab a Child by the Arm…13A.16.07.01
Specialist and Director observed video footage of Room 140 and observed a teacher aggressively grab a child by the arm and take him to the bathroom. The child dropped to the floor and the staff picked him up by his wrists and took him to the bathroom.
- Specialist and Director Observed Video Footage of Room 140 and Observed a Teacher Aggressively Grab a Child by the Arm…13A.16.07.03A(1)
Specialist and Director observed video footage of Room 140 and observed a teacher aggressively grab a child by the arm and take him to the bathroom. The child dropped to the floor and the staff picked him up by his wrists and took him to the bathroom.
- Specialist and Director Observed Video Footage of Room 140 and Observed a Teacher Aggressively Grab a Child by the Arm…13A.16.07.03A(2)
Specialist and Director observed video footage of Room 140 and observed a teacher aggressively grab a child by the arm and take him to the bathroom. The child dropped to the floor and the staff picked him up by his wrists and took him to the bathroom.
- Specialist and Director Observed Video Footage of Room 140 and Observed a Teacher Aggressively Grab a Child by the Arm…13A.16.07.03B(4)
Specialist and Director observed video footage of Room 140 and observed a teacher aggressively grab a child by the arm and take him to the bathroom. The child dropped to the floor and the staff picked him up by his wrists and took him to the bathroom.
- Specialist and Director Observed Video Footage of Room 140 and Observed a Teacher Aggressively Grab a Child by the Arm…13A.16.07.03C(3)
Specialist and Director observed video footage of Room 140 and observed a teacher aggressively grab a child by the arm and take him to the bathroom. The child dropped to the floor and the staff picked him up by his wrists and took him to the bathroom.
- Specialist and Director Observed Video Footage of Room 140 and Observed a Teacher Aggressively Grab a Child by the Arm…13A.16.07.06A
Specialist and Director observed video footage of Room 140 and observed a teacher aggressively grab a child by the arm and take him to the bathroom. The child dropped to the floor and the staff picked him up by his wrists and took him to the bathroom. The child was in the bathroom for 5-6 minutes b
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