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Grace Early Learning Center

Elkridge, MD 210753.4· 18 reviews

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About

About Grace Early Learning Center

Grace Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Elkridge, Maryland. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Grace Episcopal Church of Elkridge)
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum (Infant A & B); Frog Street Curriculum (Toddlers)
StaffQualified lead teachers alongside support staff
Daily lifeSnacks provided
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Grace Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Grace Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Sep 24, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      13A.16.09.01A(1)

      “The school age room did not have a posted daily schedule. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.12C

      “4 aides did not have evidence of the aide orientation available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09C

      “2 teachers did not complete 12 hours of continued training per full year of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.09A(5)

      “2 teachers did not have evidence of the Basic Health and Safety training available for review during this inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.06.04A(1)

      “One staff member did not have an OCC medical form available for review during this inspection. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      13A.16.06.02

      “Several staff did not have evidence of a staff orientation. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.05.08J

      “The toilet in between the twos room and the school age room had a roll of toilet paper that was not placed on a toilet paper dispenser. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Food and nutrition

      13A.16.05.07C

      “LS observed a staff member rinsing and filling a sippy cup in a sink that is designated for hand washing after toileting.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      13A.16.05.01A(1)

      “The wall under the windows in the school age room and under the bulletin board in the 3's room needs repair as there is chipping/peeling paint. An areas rug in the school age room is curling at the corners posing a tripping hazard. Either repair or replace this rug.”
    • Records and paperwork

      13A.16.03.06A(2)

      “OCC was not notified within 5 working days of the ending of employment for 4 staff. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      13A.16.03.05B

      “Several classrooms did not have updated staffing patterns. This was corrected during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04E

      “4 children are missing evidence of a blood lead test. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      13A.16.03.04D(3)

      “2 children are missing part II of the Health Inventory. One child did not have a Health Inventory on file. Correct and submit correction to OCC.”

Copied from Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Grace Early Learning Center

Is Grace Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Grace Early Learning Center last inspected?

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Grace Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 73% of Maryland daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Grace Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Grace Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (410) 796-4561 to ask.

What is Grace Early Learning Center's phone number?

(410) 796-4561.

Where is Grace Early Learning Center?

Elkridge, MD 21075.

Sources: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care (license and visits).