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OXON HILL ROAD, OXON HILL, MD 20745Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
30
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 12 Findings
Most recent: May 21, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical10 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (5), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Jun 13, 20246 Findings6 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe the Written Agreement for 6 Children.13A.16.03.03D
    • LS Observed That the Emergency Form for 6 Children Were Not Annually Updated.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed That 3 Children Were Missing Part 2 of the Health Assessment.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified Within 5 Working Days of New Staff.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified Within 5 Working Days of Ending Employment for Staff.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe a Thermometer in the Refrigerator.13A.16.12.04F(3)
  2. Sep 11, 20236 Findings2 Critical4 Important
    • LS Observed That the OCC Was Not Notified That There Is an Addition of a New Employee in Charge of a Group of Children. Correction Made.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • LS Observed That the OCC Was Not Notified That One Staff Is No Longer Working. Correction Made.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Written Information About the Child's Needs for Several Children in Care. Correction Made.13A.16.03.02B
    • LS Did Not Observe the Health Assessment for Several Children in Care. Correction Made. All Health Assessments Have Been Observed.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • LS Did Not Observe or Receive an Updated Personnel List Approved by OCC. Correction Made. LS Observed Updated Personnel List.13A.16.03.05A
    • LS Did Not Observe a Record of Training and Medical Evaluation, Position Held and CBC Results13A.16.03.05C

      LS did not observe a record of training and medical evaluation, position held and CBC results. Correction mad. LS observed the new hire packet for one staff.

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