Celebree of Melford
HOWERTON WAY, 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 149
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 10, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Complaint States That the Center Director Self-reported That on April 713A.16.07.06A
The complaint states that the center director self-reported that on April 7, 2026, a child in the pre-k class touched another child's private area while playing in the block area. This was witnessed by a staff member in the room. LS interviewed one administration staff member as well as the teacher
- The Complaint States That the Center Director Self-reported That on April 713A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The complaint states that the center director self-reported that on April 7, 2026, a child in the pre-k class touched another child's private area while playing in the block area. This was witnessed by a staff member in the room. The teacher in room 9 stated that on April 7, 2026, her back was turne
Jan 20, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Interviewed the Director13A.16.07.04B
LS interviewed the director, who stated that the father of a 2 year old child hit his child in the chest on 01/06/26, and the same day pushed another 2 year old and told her to say excuse me, resulting in the child falling back. On January 14, 2026, the same parent threatened to flick another 2 year
- The Complaint States That the Father of a 2 Year Old Hit His Child in the Chest on 01/06/202613A.16.07.06A
The complaint states that the father of a 2 year old hit his child in the chest on 01/06/2026, and that the father also pushed another two year old child that same day. On 01/14/2026, the same parent threatened to flick another 2 year old child in the face for walking up to him. LS interviewed the
- The Complaint States That the Father of a 2 Year Old Hit His Child in the Chest on 01/06/202613A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
The complaint states that the father of a 2 year old hit his child in the chest on 01/06/2026, and that the father also pushed another two year old child that same day. On 01/14/2026, the same parent threatened to flick another 2 year old child in the face for walking up to him. LS interviewed the
Oct 9, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.07.02A(2)
LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint states that a child ran outside of the center door and into the street. The director and staff member both stated that the child referenced in the incident got out of the front door of the center and ran into the street. The st
- LS Interviewed the Director and a Staff Member in Reference to a Child Running Out of the Center and Into the Street13A.16.07.06A
LS interviewed the director and a staff member in reference to a child running out of the center and into the street. The director and staff member both stated that the child referenced in the incident got out of the front door of the center and ran into the street. The staff member stated that th
- LS Interviewed the Director and a Staff Member in Reference to a Child Running Out of the Center and Into the Street13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS interviewed the director and a staff member in reference to a child running out of the center and into the street. The director and staff member both stated that the child referenced in the incident got out of the front door of the center and ran into the street. The staff member stated that th
- LS Did Not Observe Qualified Teachers in Rooms 3, 4, or 513A.16.08.02B
LS did not observe qualified teachers in rooms 3, 4, or 5. Rooms 3 and 4 did have approved substitutes in the room. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing.
Sep 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Interviewed an Aide in Room 713A.16.07.06A
LS interviewed an aide in room 7, a two year old room, who stated that on August 25, 2025, around 10:00 am, she went up front to the office to get a cup of ibuprofen for another aide in room 7. The aide stated that she observed that the cup of ibuprofen was left sitting on the counter in room 7 at
- LS Did Not Observe Qualified Staff in Rooms 1, 5, or 713A.16.08.02B
LS did not observe qualified staff in rooms 1, 5, or 7. On the date of the incident, August 25, 2025, there were two aides assigned to room 7, and no qualified staff member was in the room. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requ
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