Foundations Learning Center
CROCUS STREET, LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 35
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 202511 Findings11 Important
- All of the Enrolled Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02A
All of the enrolled children's files were reviewed. There were 12 emergency cards missing the doctor information, 9 missing the required annual update and 1 missing from the file. Two children were missing part I of the health inventory which includes the individual needs portion completed by the pa
- There Are 11 Children Who Are Missing Documentation of a Lead Blood Test or the Second Lead Blood Test13A.16.03.02E
There are 11 children who are missing documentation of a lead blood test or the second lead blood test. The lead blood tests is required to be done at 12 and 24 months old. If a child is over the age of two, only one lead blood test is required to be completed after the child turned two. Please hav
- The Staffing Patterns Posted Are Dated 11/2024 and Need Changes Due to Staffing13A.16.03.05B
The staffing patterns posted are dated 11/2024 and need changes due to staffing. Please ensure the most current staffing patterns are posted and submitted to licensing.
- There Are 3 Staff Who Are No Longer Working at the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
There are 3 staff who are no longer working at the center. The staff deletion dates were received today. The center is reminded that all staff deletions must be sent to licensing within 5 working days of the staff person's last day of employment.
- There Are 3 Staff Who Do Not Have a Staff Orientation Completed in Their File13A.16.06.02
There are 3 staff who do not have a staff orientation completed in their file. There may be a copy of the orientation present but it is not signed or dated. Please ensure the 3 staff are oriented to the items listed on the orientation form and then submit a completed copy to licensing.
- There Are 4 Staff Who Do Not Have a Completed Staff Medical on File13A.16.06.04A(1)
There are 4 staff who do not have a completed staff medical on file. Please have the staff obtain the completed medical form from their physician, add to their file and submit a copy to licensing.
- One Qualified Staff Person Did Not Have the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Completed in Her File13A.16.06.09A(5)
One qualified staff person did not have the 3 hour basic health and safety training completed in her file. The training was due for completion by 12/16/2024. Please have her complete the training as soon as possible then submit a copy of the training certificate to licensing.
- One Staff Did Not Have Documentation of Continued Training for the 2024-2025 Training Year in Her File13A.16.06.09C
One staff did not have documentation of continued training for the 2024-2025 training year in her file. She was due to complete 12 hours by 10/2025. She must complete the required continued training as soon as possible and forward copies of the training certificates to licensing. There are 3 teacher
- One Aid Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Hire13A.16.06.12A(3)
One aid did not complete the basic health and safety training within 90 days of hire. The training was due by 11/14/2025. Please have the aide complete the training as soon as possible and forward a copy of the training certificate to licensing.
- None of the Infant/toddler Activity Plans Have Been Updated as Required13A.16.09.02C
None of the infant/toddler activity plans have been updated as required. They were due for the 3 month updates between June and October 2025 depending on the child. Please ensure the parents are given the opportunity to update the feeding and activity plans. The parent should initial and date when u
- There Are Multiple Bottles in the Infant Classroom Refrigerator with the Nipples Not Protected or Covered13A.16.12.06E(2)
There are multiple bottles in the infant classroom refrigerator with the nipples not protected or covered. Please ensure that all bottles are covered appropriately.
Oct 10, 20243 Findings3 Important
- The Staffing Patterns Posted Are Dated December 2023 and Do Not Reflect the Current Staffing at the Center13A.16.03.05B
The staffing patterns posted are dated December 2023 and do not reflect the current staffing at the center. Please revise the staffing patterns, submit copies to licensing and post them in the center.
- There Were 4 Staff Who Whose Last Day of Employment Was More Than 5 Working Days13A.16.03.06A(2)
There were 4 staff who whose last day of employment was more than 5 working days. The director had a staff deletion form completed prior to the licensing specialist's arrival. One other staff was added to the deletions.
- There Are 3 Staff Members Who Do Not Have a Medical on File13A.16.06.04A(1)
There are 3 staff members who do not have a medical on file. Please ensure these staff obtain a completed medical from their physician. Forward a copy to the licensing specialist and put a copy in the staff file.
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