Children's Learning Tree
NORTH MAPLE AVENUE, LA PLATA, MD 20646Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 51
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 6, 20269 Findings9 Important
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 6 Children Missing Documentation of the Children's Parents Given…13A.16.03.02C(1)
At the time of the full inspection there were 6 children missing documentation of the children's parents given information on the consumer pamphlet. For correction please submit copies of the signed consumer pamphlet to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 6 Children's Files That Were Missing Documentation of Having a Written…13A.16.03.03D
At the time of the full inspection there were 6 children's files that were missing documentation of having a written agreement with the child's parents. For correction please submit a copy of the missing written agreements.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Was One Child Missing an Annual Update to the Emergency Form, and Two Children…13A.16.03.04C
At the time of the full inspection there was one child missing an annual update to the emergency form, and two children missing the emergency contact information on the emergency form. For correction please submit a copy of the updated emergency forms.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 3 Children Missing Their MMR Vaccine13A.16.03.04E
At the time of the full inspection there were 3 children missing their MMR vaccine. For correction please submit documentation stating that the children have received their MMR vaccine.
- At the Time of the Inspection There Were 3 Staff That Are No Longer Employed at the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
At the time of the inspection there were 3 staff that are no longer employed at the center. For correction please submit a 1203 deleting the staff.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection the Outdoor Play Area Needed More Mulch Under Play Equipment and a Broken Storage…13A.16.05.12E
At the time of the full inspection the outdoor play area needed more mulch under play equipment and a broken storage container either fixed or removed. For correction please submit photos of the play area with more mulch and the storage container fixed.
- At the Time of Full Inspection There Was One Staff That Was Missing Documentation of the Staff Orientation13A.16.06.02
At the time of full inspection there was one staff that was missing documentation of the staff orientation. For correction please review the staff orientation and submit a copy to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection 3 Staff Were Missing Documentation of Having a Staff Medical13A.16.06.04A(1)
At the time of the full inspection 3 staff were missing documentation of having a staff medical. For correction please have the staff obtain a medical evaluation and submit a copy to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection the Toddler Room and School Age Room Were Missing Plugs in Electrical Sockets13A.16.10.04F
At the time of the full inspection the toddler room and school age room were missing plugs in electrical sockets. For correction please submit photos of the outlets capped.
Oct 16, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection There Was One Bathroom on the First Floor That Needs a New Toilet Seat as the One Hinge…13A.16.05.08B
At the time of the inspection there was one bathroom on the first floor that needs a new toilet seat as the one hinge is broken. For correction please submit a photo of the new toilet seat to the licensing specialist.
Dec 8, 20234 Findings4 Important
- During a Review of Files the Following Children Are Missing Documentation of the Written Agreement; OC, LJ, PS, CG, And…13A.16.03.03D
During a review of files the following children are missing documentation of the written agreement; OC, LJ, PS, CG, and GH. For correction please have the parents fill out a written agreement and submit a copy of the written agreement.
- During a Review of the Children's Files the Following Children Were Needing Information or an Update to the Emergency…13A.16.03.04C
During a review of the children's files the following children were needing information or an update to the emergency form; NM, GC, MW, CM, CG, and GH. For correction please have the parents update the form and submit a copy to the licensing specialist.
- During a Review of the Children's Files the Following Children Were Missing Documentation of Receiving the Lead Blood…13A.16.03.04E
During a review of the children's files the following children were missing documentation of receiving the lead blood tests; EU, LC, OC, KR, SW, and ED. For correction please submit a copy of the lead blood test to the licensing specialist.
- During a Review of the Children's Files Only One Child Is Missing an Updated Immunization Record13A.16.03.04G
During a review of the children's files only one child is missing an updated immunization record. For correction please submit an update immunization record to the licensing specialist.
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