Greenwood Early Learning Center
BELCREST ROAD, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20782Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 122
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 202511 Findings11 Important
- LS Observed Several Children's Files Missing the Emergency Forms Completed by a Parent13A.16.03.02A
LS observed several children's files missing the emergency forms completed by a parent. LS observed several children's files missing the Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Inventory. LS observed several children's files missing the immunization shot records.
- LS Observed Several Children's Files Missing the Consumer Pamphlet.13A.16.03.02C(1)
- LS Observed Several Children's Files Missing the Lead Test.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Observed 2 of the Children's Bathroom Near the Hand Washing Sink Peeling Paint Needing to Be Fixed.13A.16.05.04
- LS Observed Several Staff Files Missing the Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.02
- LS Observed the New Staff Needing Her Required Medical Evaluation.13A.16.06.04A(1)
- Observed Several Staff Members Files Needing an Updated Medical Evaluation.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Observe the Daily Schedule Not Posted in Several Classrooms.13A.16.09.01A(2)
- LS Observed That the Center Needs Proper Staff/ Child Ratio Coverage with First Aid/CPR Coverage.13A.16.10.02A(1)
- LS Observed the First Aid Kit Missing a Few Supplies: Band-Aids13A.16.10.02E
LS observed the First Aid kit missing a few supplies: Band-Aids, Operable flashlight, Thick 5'9 gauze pad or sanitary napkin, 2 roll of gauze.
- LS Observed in the Infant Room the Bottles Not Labeled with the Child's Name and Dated Today's Date.13A.16.12.06E(1)
Oct 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed a New Staff Person Working with the Children Without the Office Being Notified13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed a new staff person working with the children without the office being notified. LS will need Ms. Gilchrist's Notarized Release and Fingerprints before she can work with the children. LS will need the remaining required items within 15 days which are: Staff Orientation, Medical evaluat
Aug 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Several Staffing Patterns Not Reflecting the Staff Currently in the Classroom Supervising the Children13A.16.03.05B
LS observed several staffing patterns not reflecting the staff currently in the classroom supervising the children. Please make sure you change the staffing patterns whenever you change staff in any classroom.
- Observed 5 New Staff Working with the Children Without OCC Receiving Any Required Paperwork13A.16.03.06A(1)
Observed 5 new staff working with the children without OCC receiving any required paperwork. (Notarized Release of Information, Fingerprints, Staff Orientation, Medical Evaluation). LS will also need any other qualifying paperwork if the new staff will be an assigned teacher.
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