Hopes And Dreams Infant/Toddler Center
POWHATAN ROAD, RIVERDALE, MD 20737Childery 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
- 25
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (8). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Specialist Observed 6 Children 6 Weeks to 18 Months Old and 2 Children 18-23 Months Old in a Classroom 3 That Has A…13A.16.07.06A
Specialist observed 6 children 6 weeks to 18 months old and 2 children 18-23 months old in a classroom 3 that has a capacity of six children and two staff members.
- Specialist Observed 6 Children 6 Weeks to 18 Months Old and 2 Children 18-23 Months Old in a Classroom 3 That Has A…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Specialist observed 6 children 6 weeks to 18 months old and 2 children 18-23 months old in a classroom 3 that has a capacity of six children and two staff members.
- Specialist Observed 6 Children 6 Weeks to 18 Months Old and 2 Children 18-23 Months Old in a Classroom 3 That Has A…13A.16.08.03C(1)
Specialist observed 6 children 6 weeks to 18 months old and 2 children 18-23 months old in a classroom 3 that has a capacity of six children and two staff members.
- Specialist Observed 6 Children 6 Weeks to 18 Months Old and 2 Children 18-23 Months Old in a Classroom 3 That Has A…13A.16.08.03D(1)
Specialist observed 6 children 6 weeks to 18 months old and 2 children 18-23 months old in a classroom 3 that has a capacity of six children and two staff members.
Nov 15, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Specialist Observed a Staff Member Come Upstairs to Classroom 3 While Two 2-5 Year Old Children Were Resting Alone In…13A.16.07.06A
Specialist observed a staff member come upstairs to classroom 3 while two 2-5 year old children were resting alone in classroom 1 and three 2-5 year old children resting alone in classroom 2. Specialist observed 3 2-5 year old children resting in classroom 2 alone.
- Specialist Observed a Staff Member Come Upstairs to Classroom 3 While Two 2-5 Year Old Children Were Resting Alone In…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Specialist observed a staff member come upstairs to classroom 3 while two 2-5 year old children were resting alone in classroom 1 and three 2-5 year old children resting alone in classroom 2. Specialist observed 3 2-5 year old children resting in classroom 2 alone.
- Specialist Observed a Staff Member Come Upstairs to Classroom 3 While Two 2-5 Year Old Children Were Resting Alone In…13A.16.08.08B(1)
Specialist observed a staff member come upstairs to classroom 3 while two 2-5 year old children were resting alone in classroom 1 and three 2-5 year old children resting alone in classroom 2. Specialist observed 3 2-5 year old children resting in classroom 2 alone.
- Specialist Observed a Staff Member Come Upstairs to Classroom 3 While Two 2-5 Year Old Children Were Resting Alone In…13A.16.08.08B(2)(a)
Specialist observed a staff member come upstairs to classroom 3 while two 2-5 year old children were resting alone in classroom 1 and three 2-5 year old children resting alone in classroom 2. Specialist observed 3 2-5 year old children resting in classroom 2 alone.
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