Al Huda Preschool
EDGEWOOD ROAD, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20740Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.3 / 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 3 (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 3 (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
- 86
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 19, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Specialist Observed 13 Children's Files Without Parent Agreements.13A.16.03.03D
- Specialist Observed 13 Children's Files with the Centers Emergency Form That Did Not Include a Space Where Parents Are…13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed 13 children's files with the centers emergency form that did not include a space where parents are able to update the form annually or signed and dated by the parent.
- Specialist Observed 9 Children's Files Missing the Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- Specialist Observed 3 Children's Files Missing Immunization Records.13A.16.03.04G
- Specialist Observed the Centers First Aid Kit Missing the Following Items: Flashlight13A.16.10.02E
Specialist observed the centers first aid kit missing the following items: flashlight, safety pins, scissors, soap ,thermometer, and triangular bandage.
- In the Children's Bathroom Near Classroom 209 B,C and D Specialist Observed Black Insect Traps in the First Four…13A.16.10.04A
In the children's bathroom near classroom 209 B,C and D Specialist observed black insect traps in the first four bathroom stalls on the floor.
Oct 11, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Specialist Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with the Director13A.16.03.06C(3)
LS Specialist discussed and reviewed this regulation with the Director. The center did not notify the OCC within 24 hours of a childs injury that caused the child to be treated by a medical professional.
- Specialist Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with the Director.The Center Notified the Childs Parent at the Time of Pick Up.13A.16.03.06D(1)
- In Classroom 209D Specialist Observed Only One Covered Trashcan Being Used to Discard Soiled Diapers and Trash.13A.16.05.11D(2)
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 209c and on the Centers Preschool Playground Eleven 4-5 Year Olds and One Staff Member .13A.16.08.03A
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 209c and on the Centers Preschool Playground Eleven 4-5 Year Olds and One Staff Member .13A.16.08.03D(2)(b)
Aug 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with Director13A.16.03.04A
LS discussed and reviewed this regulation with Director. LS received a copy of the center enrollment/emergency form. The centers form was not approved by OCC nor did the form have a space where parents are able to update the form annually or to sign. LS discussed with that OCC approved forms must be
- LS Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with Director13A.16.03.04C
LS discussed and reviewed this regulation with Director. LS received a copy of the center enrollment/emergency form. The centers form was not approved by OCC nor did the form have a space where parents are able to update the form annually or to sign. LS discussed with that OCC approved forms must be
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