Claires Day Care Center III
NORTH PROSPECT AVENUE, INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Licensed capacity
- 11
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9
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 (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Teacher, L.C.13A.16.06.09C
Teacher, L.C., needs 8 more hours of approved continued training for her training cycle that ended 4/2025; she will need an additional 12 hours of approved training for the current training cycle that will end 4/26. Please send copies of completed certificates once completed to the Licensing Specia
Sep 10, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- A Complaint Was Received That Alleged That the Room (Kitchen) on the Left Has the Exit Blocked by Miscellaneous Items…13A.16.05.01B
A complaint was received that alleged that the room (kitchen) on the left has the exit blocked by miscellaneous items including a stroller. It also alleged that in the infant room there is an electrical outlet that does not have a plate cover and the sockets are not capped. The room that the compla
- The Center Is Not Maintaining Daily Records of the Liquids and Solid Food Consumed Each Day by Each Infant/toddler13A.16.03.04K
The center is not maintaining daily records of the liquids and solid food consumed each day by each infant/toddler. The center had forms for some days but the teacher said that they had run out of forms. During the inspection she found some blank forms and started a form for each child. The teach
Jan 14, 20257 Findings7 Important
- The Center Has Conducted Monthly Fire Drills but Only One Emergency and Disaster Drill Was Conducted in 202413A.16.03.03B(4)
The center has conducted monthly fire drills but only one emergency and disaster drill was conducted in 2024. The director was advised that the emergency and disaster drills are required two times per year.
- All of the Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.03D
All of the children's files were reviewed. Two children's files had a written contract, however, they did not contain the cost of care and one file did not have evidence of a written contract. Please put in the cost of care in each contract where it is missing and complete a written contract with
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04D(3)
All children's files were reviewed. There was one child's file that did not have a Health Inventory II completed by the physician. Please obtain the Health Inventory II immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04E
All children's files were reviewed. There were three children's files that did not contain evidence of the first lead blood test at 12 months of age. The parent/guardian will need to have the lead blood test completed on the child, if it hasn't already been done so, and provide documentation to th
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04G
All children's files were reviewed. One child's file did not contain evidence of any immunizations and the others were missing several immunizations. Please immediately obtain the updated immunization record for each child and send copies to the Licensing Specialist.
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04H
All children's files were reviewed. One child's file did not contain evidence of the Health Inventory I, please have the parent complete the form immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- Teacher, L.C.13A.16.06.09C
Teacher, L.C., has evidence of .5 hours of training for her training cycle 5/23 -4/24- she will need to complete 11.5 hours of approved continued training immediately and another 12 hours by the end of 4/25; teacher, M.F., does not have evidence of any training for her training cycle of 6/23 - 5/24-
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