Claires Day Care II
NORTH PROSPECT AVENUE, INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Children's Records & Files (6), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 14, 20259 Findings9 Important
- All the Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02C(1)
All the children's files were reviewed. There are 2 children's' files that did not contain evidence that the parent/guardians was given the consumer pamphlet. Please immediately provide a pamphlet to each parent/guardian and place evidence of this in the child's file. Please send a copy to the Li
- 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 Children's' Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.03D
All children's' files were reviewed. There were several files that either did not have a written contract or it did not contain the fees and/or days of attendance. Please immediately complete a written agreement with the families that don't have one and fill in the fees/days for those that are mis
- All Emergency Forms Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04C
All emergency forms were reviewed. There were 4 emergency forms that were missing the doctor information; please have the parent/guardian fill in the appropriate information immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
All children's files were reviewed. There was one child's file that did not contain the Health Inventory I. Please have the parent complete this form immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04D(3)
All children's files were reviewed. There was one that was missing the Health Inventory II. Please have the parent/guardian have the form completed by the child's physician immediately and place in the child's file. Send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04E
All children's files were reviewed. There were several files that were missing evidence that a lead blood test had been conducted. Please have the parent/guardian provide evidence that the test has been completed and place in the child's file. Please send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04G
All children's files were reviewed. There were several children that were missing evidence of updated immunizations and one child's file did not contain evidence of any immunizations. Please obtain updated immunizations for the children immediately and place in the child's file. Please send a cop
- The Bottom Hinge on the Gate That Leads to the Playground Was Observed to Be Broken13A.16.05.12D
The bottom hinge on the gate that leads to the playground was observed to be broken. The owner was not aware and suspects that when the parking lot was plowed for snow removable they must have hit the gate and broke the hinge. The gate does not self-close, self-latch and it is perhaps because of t
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