Denton Child Development Center
SOUTH FOURTH STREET, DENTON, MD 21629Childery 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Staff Did Not Follow the Centers Name to Face Procedure Upon Returning to the School After Walking Down the Street…13A.16.03.03B(1)
The staff did not follow the centers name to face procedure upon returning to the school after walking down the street to the church. This was implemented after a child was left out on the playground.
- Provider Did Not Have Permission Slips to Walk Down the Street to the Local Church.13A.16.03.04I(5)
- Children's Bathroom Does Not Have Lighting13A.16.05.09A
Children's bathroom does not have lighting. The lighting was broken during a flood incident in January. Currently a strip light has been hung up for the children.
Nov 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Were Sent Into the Facility to Use the Restroom and Were Not Supervised.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Aug 20, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Members Failed to Ensure All Children Were Brought Inside From the Playground13A.16.07.06A
Staff members failed to ensure all children were brought inside from the playground. Child was left outside in the gated playground area for approximately 10 minutes.
- A Child Was Left Outside on the Gated Playground Unattended13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
A child was left outside on the gated playground unattended. Staff member returned to work after her break and spotted the child outside of the classroom door.
- A Child Was Left Outside Unattended.13A.16.08.01B(1)
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