Hollywood United Methodist Preschool
MERVELL DEAN ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 31
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- All Children's Files Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02A
All children's files were reviewed. Three children are missing the health inventory in their file. The center is aware of those children and will have the parents obtain the completed form to add to their file.
- There Are 8 Children Missing Any Documentation of a Lead Blood Test13A.16.03.02E
There are 8 children missing any documentation of a lead blood test. There are 7 children who need documentation of the second lead blood test done at or after 2 years of age. These children have the 1 year blood test in their file. Please have the parents obtain the lead blood test documentation fr
- Two Substitutes Need Documentation of the Staff Orientation in Their File13A.16.06.02
Two substitutes need documentation of the staff orientation in their file. The director should conduct the orientation with the substitutes, sign the form and add to the staff files. Please forward a copy to licensing once completed.
- There Are 3 Staff Who Need Their Medicals Updated as It Has Been More Than 5 Years Since Their Medical on File Was…13A.16.06.04A(4)
There are 3 staff who need their medicals updated as it has been more than 5 years since their medical on file was completed. Please obtain he current medicals and submit a copy to licensing.
Nov 3, 20234 Findings4 Important
- All Children's Records Were Reviewed13A.16.03.02A
All children's records were reviewed. Two children are missing documentation of immunizations. One child is missing the health inventory which includes the immunization records. Please have the parents obtain documentation from the child's physician and add to the children's files.
- Multiple Children Did Not Have Documentation of Any Lead Blood Testing or Documentation of the Second Lead Blood Test…13A.16.03.02E
Multiple children did not have documentation of any lead blood testing or documentation of the second lead blood test done after the age of 2. Please have the parents obtain the lead blood test results from the children's physicians and add to the children's files. The lead blood test is to be done
- Four of the Older Children in the Program Have Emergency Cards That Were Last Completed/updated in September or October…13A.16.03.04C
Four of the older children in the program have emergency cards that were last completed/updated in September or October 2022. These cards must have the annual update completed. Please have their parents update the information if needed, then initial and date the form.
- There Are 2 Staff Who Did Not Return to the Program This Year but Were Still on the Associated Party List for the Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
There are 2 staff who did not return to the program this year but were still on the associated party list for the center. The personnel list/staff change form submitted in October was revised to include the deletion of these 2 staff persons.
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