Chris' Learning Center, Incorporated
TUCKER ROAD, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery 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
- 92
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4) and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 27, 20247 Findings7 Important
- Failure to Notify the Child Protective Service Unit Was Not Informed of the Incident.13A.16.07.02A(2)
- Failure to Notify the Office of Childcare of the Incident Was Not Done .13A.16.07.02B
- Discussed the Mandate That the Staff Has Been Informed That There Is a Legal Obligation to Report Child Abuse Or…13A.16.07.02C(2)
discussed the mandate that the staff has been informed that there is a legal obligation to report child abuse or neglect and ssince there were three staff involved in the incident, it should have been reported.
- The Safety and Welfare of the Child Was Not Ensured by the Staff. The Child Was Left Alone in the Bathroom by Herself .13A.16.07.06A
- Discussed the Behavior Plan That Was Sent to the Parent13A.16.08.01A(1)
Discussed the behavior plan that was sent to the parent. The behavior plan was found on google and center implemented the plan to assist with the child's behavior.
- A Site Visit Was Conducted After Receiving a Report From a Caller Stating That a 3 Year Old Child Was Left Twice in The…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
A site visit was conducted after receiving a report from a caller stating that a 3 year old child was left twice in the bathroom alone and played with her feces. The three year old child had been outside with four other children and one staff . The staff bought children inside to use the bathroom. T
- Due to the Nature of the Incident13A.16.08.01B(1)
Due to the nature of the incident, individualized care for the of the child were not met by the staff in charge of the child. During the discussion, staff informed they were aware of the child's behavior and were working to met the child's need. The staff had placed the child in other classroom to
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