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Curious Critters Early Learning Tree

BUCHANAN STREET, LANDOVER HILLS, MD 20784Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
53
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Oct 8, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical9 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 8, 20256 Findings6 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Two (2) Children's Files Missing Part One of the Health Assessment.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed One (1) Child Missing Appropriate Lead Testing.13A.16.03.04E
    • Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Walker in the Facility.13A.16.09.05B
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Aerosols and Cleaning Agents in the Child Care Spaces and Easily Accessible to Children.13A.16.10.04A
    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Handwashing Procedure Sign Posted in Room 101.13A.16.11.03A
    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Diapering Procedure Posted in Room 102, 100A, or 100B.13A.16.11.03C
  2. Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • The Operator Has Not Provided the Office Criminal Background Check Information for Staff.13A.16.02.03C(3)(b)
  3. Dec 8, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • One Enrolled Child Is Missing Part 1 of the Health Inventory and Two Enrolled Children Are Missing Part 2 of the Health…13A.16.03.02A

      One enrolled child is missing Part 1 of the Health inventory and two enrolled children are missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory. The Center may not admit a child in care until all enrollment documents are complete and submitted on or before enrollment date.

    • Three of the Six Files Reviewed, Children Were Missing the Lead Blood Test. The Center Must Ensure That Each Child Testing Is Maintained.13A.16.03.02E
  4. Aug 9, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • The Center Did Have 1 Isolated Covid Case and Did Not Report to the Health Department and Office of Child Care13A.16.11.02A

      The Center did have 1 isolated Covid case and did not report to the Health Department and Office of Child Care. Reminded the Director and Operator to report all confirmed cases.

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