Blessed Lambs Preschool
PORT TOBACCO ROAD, LA PLATA, MD 20646Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
- Recognized by Quality Business Practices, Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood, Health and Wellness, Health and Wellness, Quality Business Practices, Health and Wellness, Quality Business Practices, Quality Business Practices.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 80
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Sample of Children's Files Was Reviewed?13A.16.03.04C
A sample of children's files was reviewed?. Within this sample, one child's emergency form had the parent's initial on the update line but lacked a date, another emergency form needs updating. Please have the parent/guardian add the date to the initial and have the other parent/guardian update the
May 3, 20243 Findings3 Important
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Is One Child's Health Inventory That Indicated The…13A.16.03.02E
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there is one child's Health Inventory that indicated the parent has a religious objection to the lead blood test, but the doctor did not sign that a lead screening was completed. Please have the parent request the doctor complete the lea
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Was One Health Inventory I That Was Not Complete In…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there was one Health Inventory I that was not complete in that the yes/no questions were not answered. Please have the parent complete the questions on the form and send a copy to the licensing specialist.
- A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and in This Sample There Are Two Files That Are Missing Immunizations13A.16.03.04G
A sample of children's files were reviewed and in this sample there are two files that are missing immunizations. Please obtain an updated immunization record for those two children and send a copy to the licensing specialist immediately.
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