Antioch's Daycare Center
OLD MARLBORO PIKE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772Childery 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
- 77
- 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 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Observed in Room 2 the Staffing Pattern Not Reflecting the Teacher Who Is Listed as the Teacher for That Classroom13A.16.03.05B
Observed in Room 2 the staffing pattern not reflecting the teacher who is listed as the teacher for that classroom. *LS received the updated staffing pattern reflecting the substitute in room 2.
- LS Observed in Several Classrooms an Aide Supervising the Children13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed in several classrooms an aide supervising the children. LS received the qualification documentation for several staff that are qualified teachers. LS received substitute log for 1 staff covering classroom 2.
- LS Observed in Several Classrooms an Aide Supervising the Children13A.16.08.02B
LS observed in several classrooms an aide supervising the children. * LS received the qualification documentation for several staff that are qualified teachers. LS received substitute log for 1 staff covering classroom 2.
Feb 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed the Bathroom Sink in the Girls Bathroom Inoperable. This Must Be Completed Immediately or LS Will Need to Reduce Capacity.13A.16.05.08B
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