Childway I
CHERRY HILL ROAD, COLLEGE PARK, MD 20740Childery 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
- 84
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (8), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 27, 202514 Findings14 Important
- Specialist Observed 2 Children's Files Missing Proof of Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04A
- Specialist Observed 2 Children's Files Missing Proof of Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 6 a Trash Can for Diapering with a Loose Bag and Soiled Diapers on Top of the Bag.13A.16.05.11D(2)
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant Children13A.16.07.06A
Specialist observed in classroom 5 an aide alone with 3 infant children. Specialist observed in classroom 1 2 aides alone with 11 children said to be 2 years old.
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant children.Specialist Observed in Classroom 1 2 Aides…13A.16.07.06A
Specialist observed in classroom 5 an aide alone with 3 infant children.Specialist observed in classroom 1 2 aides alone with 11 children said to be 2 years old.
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant Children13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Specialist observed in classroom 5 an aide alone with 3 infant children. Specialist observed in classroom 1 2 aides alone with 11 children said to be 2 years old.
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant Children13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Specialist observed in classroom 5 an aide alone with 3 infant children. Specialist observed in classroom 1 2 aides alone with 11 children said to be 2 years old.
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant Children13A.16.08.02B
Specialist observed in classroom 5 an aide alone with 3 infant children. Specialist observed in classroom 1 2 aides alone with 11 children said to be 2 years old.
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant children.Specialist Observed in Classroom 1 2 Aides…13A.16.08.02B
Specialist observed in classroom 5 an aide alone with 3 infant children.Specialist observed in classroom 1 2 aides alone with 11 children said to be 2 years old.
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant Children.13A.16.08.03A
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant Children13A.16.08.03A
Specialist observed in classroom 5 an aide alone with 3 infant children. Specialist observed in classroom 1 2 aides alone with 11 children said to be 2 years old.
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant Children.13A.16.08.03C(1)
- Specialist Observed in Classroom 5 an Aide Alone with 3 Infant Children.13A.16.08.03C(1)
- Specialist Observed Centers First Aid Kit Missing the Following Items: Fragrance Free Liquid Soap and Flashlight.13A.16.10.02E
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