Children's Center of Monrovia
BARTHOLOWS ROAD, MONROVIA, MD 21770Childery 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
- 78
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 29, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- LS Observed Bleach That Was Accessible to Children in Care13A.16.10.04A
LS observed bleach that was accessible to children in care. Facility moved the bleach cleaner up to a shelf that was inaccessible to children in care at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed Staffing Patterns Posted That Were Not Current Posted in the Classrooms13A.16.03.05B
LS observed staffing patterns posted that were not current posted in the classrooms. Facility to submit current staffing patterns to OCC as soon as possible.
- LS Observed the Temperature of the Refrigerators Above 40 Degrees13A.16.12.04F(3)
LS observed the temperature of the refrigerators above 40 degrees. Facility adjusted the temperature and LS observed each refrigerator had a temperature below 40 degrees at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed Several Refrigerator Temperatures Operating Above 40 Degrees13A.16.12.05C(2)
LS observed several refrigerator temperatures operating above 40 degrees. Facility adjusted the temperature and LS observed all refrigerators at a temperature below 40 degrees at the time of the inspection.
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