Jaycees Child Care Center
LANHAM LANE, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery 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.5 / 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 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
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 114
- 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 (4) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Old Staffing Pattern Posted but New Staffing Pattern Are Available. Corrected While on Site.13A.16.03.05B
- During the Site Visit,, the Center Is Transitioning with Children Into Older Groups and Classrooms13A.16.08.03C(1)
During the site visit,, the center is transitioning with children into older groups and classrooms . For instance, the children in the infant room 18 to 23 months had one child that should transition to 2 year old room had not been moved into the two year old room. This was corrected while on sit
Feb 28, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed on the Date of the Compliant That the Needs of the Individual in Question13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed on the date of the compliant that the needs of the individual in question. The staff left the children unattended while searching for the child's coat. When she returned ,she placed the remaining children in cribs while she continued her search for the coat. Although there was additional
- Adequate Staff Coverage Was Not Maintained.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
- After Watching the Video , LS Observed 4 Children in the Approved Area with One Staff13A.16.08.03A
After watching the video , LS observed 4 children in the approved area with one staff. The second staff person left and took her child home at 4:30. From 4:30 the child staff ratio was not maintained until the number were reduced and the parents picked their children up to take home. This was at le
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