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Grace Christian School of Grace Baptist Church of Bowie MD

RACE TRACK ROAD, BOWIE, MD 20715Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

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
School
Age groups served
School-Age
Licensed capacity
120
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 10 Findings
Most recent: May 14, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. May 14, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe an Approved Fire Inspection Since 06/2023.13A.17.02.03C(3)
    • LS Observed Two Children Missing Part 1 of the Health Assessment, and Three Children Missing Part 2 of the Health Assessment.13A.17.03.04D(3)
    • LS Observed One Staff Member in Room# 123 That Is Unknown to the OCC.13A.17.03.06A(1)
    • LS Observed 22 Children in Room # 20313A.17.03.07A

      LS observed 22 children in room # 203. Room # 203 is only approved for a capacity of 15 children on the letter of compliance issued by the OCC. This was corrected on site.

  2. Jan 15, 20256 Findings6 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe an Incident Report for the Incident That Occurred in October or November13A.17.03.04I(2)

      LS did not observe an incident report for the incident that occurred in October or November, 2024, or for the incident referenced in the complaint that occurred on January 10, 2025.

    • LS Observed One Staff Member in Room 204 That Had Not Been Reported to the OCC. Documentation for Employee Received.13A.17.03.06A(1)
    • The Staff Member Informed LS That They Tried to Make Sure That the Two Children Are Never Alone Together Since The…13A.17.07.01

      The staff member informed LS that they tried to make sure that the two children are never alone together since the first incident in October or November of 2024. Child # 1 and child # 2 continued to be in the same classroom after the first incident occurred until the second incident occurred on Fr

    • LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.17.07.02A(1)

      LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint alleges that child # 1 asked child # 2 to do things of a sexual nature to them while in the bathroom together. LS interviewed the director, two staff members, and the principal in reference to this incident. One staff member st

    • LS Observed Video Footage From January 10, 2025 at 4:18 Pm13A.17.07.03C(3)

      LS observed video footage from January 10, 2025 at 4:18 pm. LS observed on the video that a staff member pointed her finger repeatedly in child # 1’s face, very close to his face, multiple times while saying something to him. The operator shall ensure that the child discipline policy is followed

    • LS Interviewed Staff Member Who Stated That They Have Tried to Make Sure That the Two Children Are Never Alone Together…13A.17.07.06A

      LS interviewed staff member who stated that they have tried to make sure that the two children are never alone together since the first incident in October or November, 2024, but that child # 1 and child # 2 continued to be in the same classroom after the first incident occurred up until the second

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