Kinder Explorers Children Learning Center
ANNAPOLIS ROAD, LANHAM, MD 20706Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 18
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 7, 20236 Findings6 Important
- LS Observed That Two Children Did Not Have Updated Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed That One Child Is Missing Part 2 of the Health Assessment.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed That One Child Is Missing Lead Information.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That the Staffing Pattern Is Not Posted.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of Last Day for Staff. Corrected on Site.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- LS Did Not Observe a Flashlight.13A.16.10.02E
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