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GIBBONS DRIVE, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery 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
- 29
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
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Dec 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Children Records13A.16.03.04A
Licensing specialist observed children records, The information showed health inventory were not completed and must be given back to parent and returned to center after completion. Parent forms were observed and informed owner to check for completeness when parents give her the forms..
- Upon Arrival Observed Children with Only One Staff Due to Absence of One Staff13A.16.08.02B
Upon arrival observed children with only one staff due to absence of one staff. Ls informed that staff would be in shortly. In the mean time .the owner will step into the roll until staff arrives.
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Submit Documentation of Immunizations Updated.13A.16.03.04G
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