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Blooming Branches Learning Center

BRIGHTSEAT ROAD, LANDOVER, MD 20785Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Not Available
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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: May 13, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
12 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. May 6, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed 8 Children in Room B. The Capacity Is Only Approved for 6.13A.16.04.01B
    • Licensing Specialist Observed School Age Students in Room E Left Alone While Teacher Answered the Door.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Staff Person Qualified for Infant/toddlers Present and Working with Preschool Aged Children.13A.16.08.02B
    • Licensing Specialist Observed 8 Infants/toddlers Present in a Room B with One Staff Person. The Capacity for This Room Is 6.13A.16.08.03C(1)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed School Age Children in Room E Not Engaged in Any Activity After Snack Time.13A.16.09.01A(2)
  2. Feb 20, 20256 Findings6 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Trainee Observed Missing Individualized Activity Plan.13A.16.08.01C
    • Licensing Specialist Trainee Observed Each Classroom Missing a Posted Escape Plan.13A.16.10.01A(4)
    • Licensing Specialist Trainee Observed Each Classroom Missing a Posted Escape Plan.13A.16.10.01A(4)
    • Licensing Specialist Trainee Observed Extension Cords Present in Classroom C and E.13A.16.10.04A
    • Licensing Specialist Trainee Observed Extension Cords Present in Classroom C and E.13A.16.10.04A
    • Licensing Specialist Trainee Observed the Infant Fridge Temperature at 50 Degrees Fahrenheit.13A.16.12.04F(3)
  3. Apr 12, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The LS Observed via Documentation That the Center Did Not Notify Parent of the Incident Report.13A.16.03.06D(2)

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