Children's Den
WILLOW HILL DRIVE, SEAT PLEASANT, MD 20743Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20266 Findings6 Important
- The License Specialist Observed One Child Missing Enrollment Documents.13A.18.03.02A
- The Specialist Observed Five Children Missing Both Parts I and II of the Health Inventory13A.18.03.04A
The Specialist observed five children missing both parts I and II of the health inventory, while one child is missing only Part I and another child is missing only Part II.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Does Not Have an Emergency Form.13A.18.03.04C
- The Specialist Observed Nine Children Missing Lead Screening.13A.18.03.04E
- The Specialist Observed That Nine Children Are Missing Their Immunization Records13A.18.03.04G
- The Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Daily Schedule for Meals and Diaper Changing.13A.18.03.04K
Jan 21, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- It Was Observed That Three Children in Room Two Were Left Alone and Unsupervised13A.18.08.01A(2)(a)
It was observed that three children in room two were left alone and unsupervised. Upon arrival, the lead teacher was outside taking the garbage can to the back of the home.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That One Child Does Not Have an Emergency Form in Her File.13A.18.03.04C
- It Was Observed That the Lead Teacher for Room Two Was Not Present with Three Children13A.18.07.06A
It was observed that the lead teacher for Room Two was not present with three children. Upon arrival, the lead teacher was outside taking the garbage can to the back of the home.
Dec 17, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed There Are Three Children with No Written Records Present.13A.18.03.04B(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Nine Children of Mixed-aged Group in the Infant Room with One Staff Member.13A.18.04.02C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Thirteen Children in Her Care and the Provider Is Approved for Twelve.13A.18.04.03A
- One Lead Teacher Was Observed with Nine Children in Room One Which Include Two Under the Age of Two.13A.18.07.06A
- One Lead Teacher Was Observed with Nine Children in Room One Which Include Two Under the Age of Two13A.18.08.01A(1)
One lead teacher was observed with nine children in room one which include two under the age of two. Due two the group size there was improper supervision.
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