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Ideal Child Care Center

DISTRICT HEIGHTS PARKWAY, DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD 20747Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
164
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Jan 23, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical12 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. Jan 18, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of 1 New Staff Member Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(1)
  2. Oct 12, 20238 Findings8 Important
    • Director Advised That on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a Child Did Get Out of the Center13A.16.03.06E(1)

      Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice tha

    • LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection on Today's Date13A.16.05.06

      LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who advised that the building is old, and some areas might leak after a hard rain. Director stated that water came into room 5 through the floor on the window side of the classroom after a hard rain this past summer. Dire

    • Director Advised That on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a Child Did Get Out of the Center13A.16.07.01

      Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice tha

    • Director Advised That on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a Child Did Get Out of the Center13A.16.07.02A(2)

      Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice tha

    • LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection on Today's Date13A.16.07.06A

      LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who stated that the staff do not leave children alone in the bathrooms, and children are never sent to the bathrooms alone. Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director

    • LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection on Today's Date13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      LS conducted a complaint inspection on today's date. LS interviewed director who stated that the staff do not leave children alone in the bathrooms, and children are never sent to the bathrooms alone. Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director

    • Director Advised That on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a Child Did Get Out of the Center13A.16.08.01B(1)

      Director advised that on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, a child did get out of the center. Director stated that the teacher had brought the children in room 4 down to room 5 to get supplies. Director stated that when the teacher lined the class up and walked them back to room 4, she did not notice tha

    • LS Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in Rooms 1, 2, or 413A.16.08.02B

      LS did not observe a qualified teacher in rooms 1, 2, or 4. The director stated that she has handed in paperwork several times to qualify staff to the previous licensing specialist, but never heard anything back.

  3. Sep 8, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed a Staff Person in Charge of Children Who Was Qualified as an Aide. ** Corrected on Site.13A.16.08.02B
  4. Jul 18, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • LS Observed One Child Missing the Emergency Form; One Child Missing the Signature and Date From the Parent.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed Eight Children Without the Appropriate Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
    • LS Observed Seven New Staff Members Working with the Children in Care Without Notifying OCC. ** Corrected on Site13A.16.03.06A(1)

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