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Childery

Childrens Center For Discovery Monrovia

CHAUCER COURT, MONROVIA, MD 21770Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
35
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Nov 17, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • LS Observed a Child's File Missing the OCC Medical Form.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed a Climber on the Playground Has a Broken Crawl Through Tunnel and a Trashcan That Has Trash in It Against the Playhouse.13A.16.05.12E
    • LS Reviewed Staff Medicals One Staff Member Did Not Have an OCC Medical Form and 4 Had Forms That Were Missing Physician Information.13A.16.06.04A(1)
  2. Apr 22, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • LS Inspected the Outdoor Play Area for Potential Hazards13A.16.05.12D

      LS inspected the outdoor play area for potential hazards. The wood barrier around the mulched area of the playground is at least 7 inches high on the inside and 10 on the outside creating a trip hazard.

    • LS Also Observed Several Nails/screws Poking Out of the Corners of the Wood Barrier and the Rope Climbing Area of The…13A.16.05.12E

      LS also observed several nails/screws poking out of the corners of the wood barrier and the rope climbing area of the rock wall is pulled apart.

  3. Nov 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed a Child Sized Table on the Playground That Was Falling Apart. Facility Will Remove or Repair Table.13A.16.05.12E

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