Apple Early Learning Center
BRIGHTSEAT ROAD, LANDOVER, MD 20785Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 135
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
May 22, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child's File Missing Part 1 of the Health Assessment Provided by the Parent.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Child's File Missing the Current Immunization Record.13A.16.03.04G
Apr 2, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 31 Children in Room 7 (School Age) Approved Only for a Capacity of 3013A.16.04.01B
Licensing Specialist observed 31 children in Room 7 (school age) approved only for a capacity of 30. LS observed 21 children in Room 2 (preschool) approved only for a capacity of 20.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Adequate Supervision for Children in Rooms 3A (Infants)13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing Specialist did not observe adequate supervision for children in rooms 3A (infants), 3B (infant/toddler), and 5A (toddler); only one staff person was present during nap time.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Group Size and Staffing for the Infant and Toddler Classrooms Were Not Met During Nap Time.13A.16.08.03A
- Licensing Specialist Observed Only One Staff Member Present in Room 5A (Infant/toddler) with 6 Children During Nap Time13A.16.08.08A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed only one staff member present in Room 5A (infant/toddler) with 6 children during nap time. Licensing Specialist observed only one staff member present in Room 3B (infant/toddler) with 6 children during nap time. Licensing Specialist observed only one staff member presen
Jun 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 10 Children Missing the Appropriate Lead Screening Form.13A.16.03.04E
Oct 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- An Aide Georgia Jones Did Pick Up a Child by One Arm13A.16.07.01
An aide Georgia Jones did pick up a child by one arm. The Director did address and discuss the concern with staff but, it was not reported to the Office of Child Care.
- The Center Did Report the Communicable to the Required Communicable Disease to Office of Child Care or the Local Health Department.13A.16.11.02A
Jul 27, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Observed 24 Children in Room 2 That Capacity Is 20 with 2 Staff13A.16.04.01B
Observed 24 children in Room 2 that capacity is 20 with 2 staff. Informed the Director that if there is not enough staff then the children cannot be accepted into care.
- The Lead Licensing Specialist Observed the Video and Saw the Staff Person D13A.16.07.01
The Lead Licensing Specialist observed the video and saw the staff person D. Young pull the child to another part of the room by pulling his short hair.
- Observed 24 Children in Room 2 That Capacity Is 20 with 2 Staff13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
Observed 24 children in Room 2 that capacity is 20 with 2 staff. Informed the Director that if there is not enough staff then the children cannot be accepted into care.
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