Bowie Community Center
STONYBROOK DRIVE, BOWIE, MD 20715Childery 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
- 35
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Five New Staff That Had Not Been Reported to the OCC.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Observed That Room C Was Being Used for a Kids Care Therapeutic Recreation Program13A.16.03.07A
LS observed that room C was being used for a Kids Care therapeutic recreation program. Room C is not an approved room on the license issued by the OCC.
- LS Observed That There Was No Qualified Teacher with the Group of Children in Room C.13A.16.08.02B
Nov 7, 20235 Findings5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe an Emergency Form for 1 Child.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe a Health Assessment Part I for 1 Child. LS Did Not Observe a Health Assessment Part II for 2 Children.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Did Not Observe a Lead Screening for 2 Children.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Did Not Observe an Immunization Record for 1 Child.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Did Not Observe Natural or Working Mechanical Ventilation in the Men's Staff Restroom.13A.16.05.08G(3)
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