Dorothy Ijeomah
KENDLE STREET, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 12 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Completed a Full Inspection and Observed 1 Child with the Lead Certificate13A.15.03.02A
LS completed a Full Inspection and observed 1 child with the lead certificate, 1 child without part 1 of the health assessment and 1 child without immunization records.
- LS Conducted a Full Inspection Today and Observed 2 Children with Emergency Cards That Were Not Signed and Dated And…13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS conducted a Full Inspection today and observed 2 children with Emergency Cards that were not signed and dated and one with no authorized persons listed.
Dec 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed an Additional Adult Upon Arrival13A.15.04.03C
LS observed an additional adult upon arrival. During the complaint investigation, the additional adult left for an appointment, leaving the provider with 4 children under the age of 2 years old. Corrected on site. An approved substitute arrived.
Aug 16, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- While Conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist an Infant Sleeping in a Playpen Wrapped in a Blanket For…13A.15.10.06B
While conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist an infant sleeping in a playpen wrapped in a blanket for restriction. Inside the playpen was a pillow placed to also restrict movement. There was another blanket in playpen and the playpen was covered by a thick blanket to block out light. Spec
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Full Inspection and Observed 4 Children Without Emergency Cards on File13A.15.03.04A(1)
Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection and observed 4 children without Emergency Cards on file. Per regulation Provider shall maintain Emergency Forms for all children enrolled.
Aug 3, 20237 Findings7 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Certificate of Registration Not Displayed Conspicuously in a Location Where It Can…13A.15.02.01D
Licensing Specialist observed the certificate of registration not displayed conspicuously in a location where it can easily be seen and read by parents, registration was on the wall leading to the sub basement.
- This Regulation Was Discussed with the Provider.13A.15.03.03C
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Record of the Date and Times of the Fire and Emergency Drills.13A.15.03.03F
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children's Emergency Form Not Signed by the Parent.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children Missing the Child's Health Assessment and Two Children Missing Evidence Of…13A.15.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed two children missing the child's health assessment and two children missing evidence of an appropriate lead screening.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Written Emergency and Disaster Plan.13A.15.10.01A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Missing Supplies From the First Aid Kit: Flashlight13A.15.10.01H(1)
Licensing Specialist observed missing supplies from the first aid kit: flashlight, paper towels, thermometer, liquid fragrance free soap and washcloth
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