White Marsh Child Care I
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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- 226
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed the Fence of the School-age Children Playground Unsecured13A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed the fence of the school-age children playground unsecured. There was a gap in the fence line wide enough for a child to slip through. The program has a bungy cord holding the gate to the fence while it awaits for it to be repaired. There is a back wall outside of the fenced playground a
- LS Observed the Fence of the School-age Children Playground Unsecured13A.16.05.01A(2)
LS observed the fence of the school-age children playground unsecured. There was a gap in the fence line wide enough for a child to slip through. The program has a bungy cord holding the gate to the fence while it awaits for it to be repaired. There is a back wall outside of the fenced playground ar
- LS Observed the Fence of the School-age Children Playground Unsecured13A.16.05.12D
LS observed the fence of the school-age children playground unsecured. There was a gap in the fence line wide enough for a child to slip through. The program has a bungy cord holding the gate to the fence while it awaits for it to be repaired. There is a back wall outside of the fenced playground ar
Apr 14, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed 5 Children's Files Missing Enrollment Dates and Time Periods for Which Enrolled.13A.16.03.03A(1)
- LS and RM Observed One Child's Emergency Form That Is Missing the Physician's Information, 37 Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- Program Did Not Have a Current Personnel List Available, Upon Request. Program Will Provide OCC with a Current Personnel List Immediately.13A.16.03.05A
- LS Observed Staffing Patterns with Personnel That Is No Longer Employed with the Program13A.16.03.05B
LS observed staffing patterns with personnel that is no longer employed with the program. LS did not observe the name of personnel presently in the room on the posted staffing pattern. Program will correct staffing patterns with current employees assigned to the classrooms.
- Program Did Not Have a Substitute Log for Staff That Is Providing Care for Children in the Absence of the Teacher.13A.16.03.05E
Mar 27, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Sink in Leaping Lizard Without Cold Water Running on Both Bathroom Sinks13A.16.05.07A
LS observed sink in leaping lizard without cold water running on both bathroom sinks. Spiders did not have hot water on one of their bathroom sinks.