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LA SALLE ROAD, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20782Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (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 5 (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
Recognized by Maryland Accreditation, Quality Business Practices.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
50
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 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: Nov 20, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical8 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 16, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
    • During Investigation13A.16.07.03A(1)

      During investigation, LS was informed that, per witnesses, the teacher grabbed the child by the arm, threw him to the ground and yelled at him. One witness stated that during another incident, the teacher was seen sitting on a child's chair near the bathroom, holding the child down on the ground, t

    • LS Conducted Complaint Investigation on Today's Date.13A.16.07.01

      LS conducted complaint investigation on today's date.. Complaint involving alleged physical abuse of a 3-year-old child occurred by staff member. The complaint then states that video footage has been reviewed and it was confirmed that the Teacher grabbed the child by the arm, yanked them, and pushed

    • During Investigation13A.16.07.02A(1)

      During investigation, LS was informed that neither teacher who witnessed the incidents reported them directly to protective services unit of the local department. LS confirmed the teachers did not report the incidents during interviews. LS and protective services representative advised Director, qua

    • LS Conducted Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.07.03B(4)

      LS conducted complaint investigation on today's date. Complaint states that on October 10, 2024, an incident involving alleged physical abuse of a 3-year-old child occurred by staff member. The complaint then states that video footage has been reviewed and it was confirmed that the teacher grabbed

    • LS Observed That the Child Has an Individualized Behavior Plan Which References the Child's Behavioral Concerns and Triggers.13A.16.07.03C(1)
    • LS Observed That the Discipline Policy Was Not Followed for This Child.13A.16.07.03C(3)
    • Staff Are Required to Ensure Children Are Not Subjected to Abuse or Injurious Treatment and Must Report All Incidents…13A.16.07.06A

      Staff are required to ensure children are not subjected to abuse or injurious treatment and must report all incidents to ensure the safety and security of all children at all times.

    • During Complaint Investigation, LS Interviewed Witnesses About the Incident13A.16.08.01A(1)

      During complaint investigation, LS interviewed witnesses about the incident. Witnesses observed the teacher inappropriately supervising the child on two separate occasions. LS observed the child has an Individualized Behavior Plan, which according to witnesses was not being implemented. LS inquired

  2. Aug 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed in Room 1A a Box Fan on Shelf.13A.16.10.03A

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