Brawners Head Start
WEAVER STREET, INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 28
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 21, 20247 Findings7 Important
- 3 Children Need Evidence of Having Received a Lead Blood Test at 2 Years of Age or Later.13A.16.03.02E
- One Child Didn't Have Evidence of Having Received the Discipline Policy.13A.16.03.03D
- 2 Children Need an Emergency Contact on Their Emergency Cards.13A.16.03.04C
- A Fan Could Not Be Heard in One of the Bathrooms in the Larger Classroom and in the Staff Bathroom. Center Needs to Have This Assessed.13A.16.05.08G(3)
- One Teacher's Continued Training Was Due by 4/202413A.16.06.09C
One teacher's continued training was due by 4/2024. She completed it in 6/2024. She is reminded to be sure to complete her continued training each year by April 30.
- One Child Didn't Have Documentation of Having Received the Screen Time Policy.13A.16.09.01C(6)
- There Were Milk Crates with Food Packages in Them on the Floor13A.16.12.04C(2)
There were milk crates with food packages in them on the floor. Center needs to keep food at least 6 inches off the floor. This was corrected during the inspection.
Oct 23, 20234 Findings4 Important
- DF Needs 4.5 More Hours of Continued Training That Was Due by 9/30/2313A.16.06.05C(1)
DF needs 4.5 more hours of continued training that was due by 9/30/23. She needs to complete this training immediately and send copies to specialist.
- SA Needs to Complete 1.5 Hours of Continued Training That Was Due by 9/3/2313A.16.06.12B(1)
SA needs to complete 1.5 hours of continued training that was due by 9/3/23. She needs to complete this training immediately and send copies to specialist.
- SA Needs to Complete the Aide Orientation That Was Due by 3/31/2313A.16.06.12C
SA needs to complete the aide orientation that was due by 3/31/23. She needs to complete this training and it will go toward her continued training.
- There Were Two Bags of Pretzels That Had Been Opened but Not Reclosed with a Clip or a Ziploc Bag13A.16.12.04A(1)
There were two bags of pretzels that had been opened but not reclosed with a clip or a Ziploc bag. This needs to be done immediately and notice of it being done sent to specialist.
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