College Park Youth Service Center
NANTUCKET 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed an Aide at the Center Who Was Employed January12,2026 and the Center Has Not Submitted Proof Of…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Specialist observed an aide at the center who was employed January12,2026 and the center has not submitted proof of re-fingerprinting. Specialist inquired with Facility Director if the aide has been re-fingerprinted. The Facility Director shared that she did inform the Area Manger that the aide woul
Apr 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed 2 Children's Emergency Form Without the Childs Physicians Information Completed13A.16.03.04C
Specialist observed 2 children's emergency form without the Childs physicians information completed. and missing the phone numbers of parent/guardian. Specialist observed 1 Childs emergency form without the name of an authorized pick up person.
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