Garrett Park Nursery School Inc.
OXFORD STREET, GARRETT PARK, MD 20896Childery 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
- 35
- 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 Medication Administration (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Emergency Medication That Is Expired.13A.16.11.04A(3)
Jan 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Reminded Facility to Post Staffing Patterns That Reflect Accurate Hours of the Staff/children Ratio Schedule In…13A.16.03.05B
LS reminded facility to post staffing patterns that reflect accurate hours of the staff/children ratio schedule in relation to the daily schedule by staff name and all child care assignments.
- LS Observed Extremely Large Wood Chips, That May Be Harmful to Children on Playground Area13A.16.05.12D
LS observed extremely large wood chips, that may be harmful to children on playground area. LS observed sidewalk near playground area, to be a tripping hazard. LS discussed with director to contact local ordinances for repair and replace of wood chips in play ground area, and also to sidewalk area.
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