Growing Minds Day Care LLC
MARLBORO PIKE, DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD 20747Childery 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
- 32
- 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
2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 8 Findings
Most recent: Oct 7, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
8 Important
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (8). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That Two Children Need Their Lead Screening Test.13A.16.03.02E
- LS Observed That Seven Children Needed Their Emergency Forms Updated.13A.16.03.04C
Jul 13, 20236 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed Three Children Missing the Annual Update From the Child's Parent; One Child Is Missing Their Emergency Card.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed Three Children That Are Missing the Annual Update From the Child's Parent; One Child Is Missing Their Emergency Card.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed One Child Missing the Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed One Child Missing the Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed One Child Missing an Immunization Record Showing Appropriate Guidelines Set by Maryland Department of Health.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed One Child Missing an Immunization Record Showing Appropriate Guidelines Set by Maryland Department of Health.13A.16.03.04G
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