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Apple Tree Childcare Center

EDGEWOOD ROAD, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20740Childery 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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
43
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Feb 17, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • Specialist Observed in Classroom 4 on the Right Side of the Changing Table a Black Trashcan with Soiled Diapers and A…13A.16.05.11D(2)

      Specialist observed in classroom 4 on the right side of the changing table a black trashcan with soiled diapers and a Styrofoam ramen noodle cup.

    • Specialist Observed in the Boys’ Bathroom Near Classrooms 1 and 2 a Spray Air Freshener Being Stored on the Children's…13A.16.10.04A

      Specialist observed in the boys’ bathroom near classrooms 1 and 2 a spray air freshener being stored on the children's sink. Specialist observed in the boys’ bathroom near classrooms 1 and 2 toilet bowl brushes being stored near the children's toilets. The Specialist observed in the staff bathroom n

  2. Jan 23, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Specialist Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with the Director.13A.16.05.11C
    • Specialist Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with the Director.13A.16.05.11D(1)
    • Specialist Did Not Observe a Covered Trashcan for Soiled Diapers in Classroom 3.13A.16.05.11D(2)
  3. Jun 14, 20247 Findings7 Important
    • LS Observed an Aide Alone in classroom1 with Twelve 2-5 Year Old's .13A.16.07.06A
    • LS Discussed and Reviewed This Regulation with Provider.13A.16.08.01A(1)
    • LS Observed an Aide Alone in classroom1 with Twelve 2-5 Year Old's .13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
    • LS Observed an Aide Alone in classroom1 with Twelve 2-5 Year Old's.13A.16.08.02B
    • LS Observed an Aide Alone in classroom1 with Twelve 2-5 Year Old's .13A.16.08.03A
    • LS Observed No Staff Present in Classroom 1 During Naptime13A.16.08.08B(2)(a)

      LS observed no staff present in classroom 1 during naptime. LS observed the aide assigned to classroom 1 assisting children in classroom 2 during nap time.

    • LS Observed After Nap Time an Aide in Classroom 1 Alone13A.16.08.08B(2)(b)

      LS observed after nap time an aide in classroom 1 alone. LS inquired about the assigned teacher in classroom 1.The Director asked the aide in classroom 1 where was the teacher for classroom 1. The aide stated that the teacher left to go to a doctors appointment during naptime. The Director informed

  4. Jun 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed Children Between the Ages of 3-5 in a Classroom for 18 Months- 23 Months.13A.16.03.07A

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