Kiddie Academy of Lanham
GREENBELT ROAD, LANHAM, MD 20706Childery 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
- Not Available
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed Evidence of the Staffing Pattern Posted with the Incorrect Staff Members Listed for the Assigned Classroom…13A.16.03.05B
LS observed evidence of the staffing pattern posted with the incorrect staff members listed for the assigned classroom for the entire center. Please correct immediately. Corrected on Site.
- LS Received the Add and Delete Form While Currently Conducting the Compliant Inspection on This Date13A.16.03.06A(2)
LS received the add and delete form while currently conducting the Compliant Inspection on this date. LS received the termination letters for two staff members dated September 10, 2025. Corrected on Site.
- LS Observed Evidence of a Child That Received Medical Treatment by a Medical Professional or a Hospital on the Center's…13A.16.03.06C(3)
LS observed evidence of a child that received medical treatment by a medical professional or a hospital on the center's termination notices to two staff members in Room 5. The Office of Childcare did not receive a notice from the center regarding the incident observed on the termination notices.
- During the Compliant Inspection a Large Crack Was Observed Running Alongside the Frame of the Door in Room 313A.16.05.01A(1)
During the Compliant Inspection a large crack was observed running alongside the frame of the door in Room 3. The owner replaces the doors to the classrooms with new doors with window panel style opening allowing a person from the hallway to see inside of the classrooms.
- A Compliant Inspection Was Conducted on This Date13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
A compliant inspection was conducted on this date. Two staff members were terminated for not supervising a child during outdoor play, a child placed a wood chip in their nostril. The child required hospital treatment for removal. LS requested the two staff members termination letters from the daycar
May 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Director, J13A.16.03.06A(2)
The Director, J. Roberts, reported via email that a disgruntled staff member quit on her own accordance, after a discussion with her two employees and herself. Roberts didn’t disclose the details in her email to the Office of Childcare. Roberts stated that she was going to send paperwork by the end
May 2, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- During the Complaint Inspection LS Observed Evidence of the Staff Member Grabbing Up Another Child by the Left Arm…13A.16.07.03A(2)
During the Complaint Inspection LS observed evidence of the staff member grabbing up another child by the left arm while making the statement. The identity of the child is unknown at this time. LS observed the same staff member yelling, clapping her hands and bucking up in a child’s face as if to ma
- The Owner of the Center Notified the Office of Childcare of an Incident on May 1, 2025 via Email13A.16.03.06E(1)
The owner of the center notified the Office of Childcare of an incident on May 1, 2025 via email. The owner stated in her email that the incident happened on April 25, 2025.
- During the Complaint Inspection LS Observed Evidence of a Staff Member via Video Footage Pull a Child by Their Hood In…13A.16.07.01
During the Complaint Inspection LS observed evidence of a staff member via video footage pull a child by their hood in order to redirect the child while on the playground. LS received a written email from the owner confirming the actions of the staff member involved in the incident before the Offic
- LS Discussed This Regulation During the Complaint Inspection13A.16.07.03A(1)
LS discussed this regulation during the Complaint Inspection. LS observed the same staff member yelling, clapping her hands and bucking up in a child’s face as if to make them move along or move faster.
- During the Complaint Inspection LS, Was Showed 40 Seconds of the Video Footage Without Sound13A.16.07.03B(4)
During the Complaint Inspection LS, was showed 40 seconds of the video footage without sound. LS watched the entire video footage after leaving the facility with sound and discovered some other inappropriate behaviors displayed by the staff member. LS observed the staff member stating out loud, “ye
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