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Kettering/Largo Community Center

WATKINS PARK DRIVE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
77
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Jan 23, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • While Conducting a Mandatory Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed a Staff Change That Was Not Reported13A.16.03.06A(1)

      While conducting a Mandatory Inspection Licensing Specialist observed a staff change that was not reported. A staff member was appointed as the new Director of the center. All required documents were submitted during inspection. Corrected onsite.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed During Mandatory Inspection a Termination of a Staff Member That Was Not Reported to The…13A.16.03.06A(2)

      Licensing Specialist observed during Mandatory Inspection a termination of a staff member that was not reported to the OCC. Corrected onsite.

  2. Dec 15, 20233 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Conducted a Full Inspection Today December 15, 202313A.16.03.06A(2)

      Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection today December 15, 2023. Specialist observed staff that are no longer employed on associate party and OCC was not notified. Specialist informed staff that any staff that is no longer employed with facility must be reported to OCC.

    • Licensing Specialist Conducted Full Inspection Today December 1513A.16.03.04G

      Licensing Specialist conducted Full Inspection today December 15, 2023 and observed one child without immunization records. Facility shall maintain immunization records for all children in care of program.

    • During Full Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed First Aid Kit That Was Missing the Following Items: Liquid…13A.16.10.02E

      During Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed first aid kit that was missing the following items: liquid fragrance free soap, wash clothes (disposable) and thermometer. Facilities shall maintain first aid supplies required by the office.

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