Estrellitas Takoma
ELM AVENUE, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- 85
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That a Child Was Left Unattended13A.16.07.01
Licensing Specialist confirmed that a child was left unattended, unsupervised, and neglected to the point that they were able to travel two blocks away from the center where they could be subject to harm.
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That a Three Year Old Child Was Missing for Over 20 Minutes Outside of the Facility And…13A.16.08.01B(1)
Licensing specialist confirmed that a three year old child was missing for over 20 minutes outside of the facility and was left unsupervised, indicating that their individual supervision needs were not being met at the time of the incident.
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That a Three Year Old Child Was Missing for Over 20 Minutes Outside of the Facility And…13A.16.08.01B(2)
Licensing specialist confirmed that a three year old child was missing for over 20 minutes outside of the facility and therefore appropriate care was not being provided for this preschool-aged child.
Jul 25, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Specialists Observed a Damaged Tarp Near the Swings That Could Post an Entrapment Risk to Children in Care.13A.16.05.12D
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Torn Tarp on Two of the Swings That Needs to Be Replaced Because It Could Cause Possible Entrapment.13A.16.05.12D
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