Children of America Bowie, LLC
ANNAPOLIS ROAD, 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
- 165
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 15, 20257 Findings7 Important
- LS Interviewed the Director and a Teacher in Room 11 in Reference to the Aide Blocking a 3 Year Old Child in The…13A.16.07.01
LS interviewed the director and a teacher in room 11 in reference to the aide blocking a 3 year old child in the bathroom. The teacher stated that she was lining children up to go outside and noticed that one child was missing. She then heard a child crying and observed the aide in room # 11 sitti
- LS Interviewed the Director and a Teacher in Room 11 in Reference to the Aide Blocking a 3 Year Old Child in The…13A.16.07.03A(1)
LS interviewed the director and a teacher in room 11 in reference to the aide blocking a 3 year old child in the bathroom. The teacher stated that she was lining children up to go outside and noticed that one child was missing. She then heard a child crying and observed the aide in room # 11 sitti
- LS Interviewed the Director and a Teacher in Room 11 in Reference to the Aide Blocking a 3 Year Old Child in The…13A.16.07.06A
LS interviewed the director and a teacher in room 11 in reference to the aide blocking a 3 year old child in the bathroom. The teacher stated that she was lining children up to go outside and noticed that one child was missing. She then heard a child crying and observed the aide in room # 11 sitti
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. LS interviewed the director and a teacher in room 11 in reference to the aide blocking a 3 year old child in the bathroom. The teacher stated that she was lining children up to go outside and noticed that one child was missing. She then hear
- LS Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in Rooms 2, 4, 6, 10, 11 or 12.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed Two Staff Members with 8 Toddlers in Room # 6.13A.16.08.03C(1)
- LS Observed 26 Children in Room #13 with 2 Staff Members13A.16.08.03D(2)(a)
LS observed 26 children in room #13 with 2 staff members. 12 of the 26 children were preschool 4 and 5 year olds, and 14 of those children were school age.
Nov 6, 20246 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed Seven Children Needing Updated Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Two Children Needing Part 1 of the Health Assessment and Two Children Needing Part 2 of the Health Assessment.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed Three Children Needing a Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed One Child Needing Vaccines.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Did Not Receive Continuing Training for All Aides, Teachers, and Director on Staff for the Last Cycle13A.16.06.10C(1)
LS did not receive continuing training for all aides, teachers, and director on staff for the last cycle. Training for last cycle and this cycle are pending.
- LS Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in Room # 613A.16.08.02B
LS did not observe a qualified teacher in room # 6. LS did observe an approved substitute in room # 6, who informed LS that she is the assigned teacher in that room.
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