Largo Park Early Learning Center
MERCANTILE LANE, LARGO, MD 20774Childery 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
- 83
- 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 7 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 7 Inspection Visits
Dec 23, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Inspection Today Regarding Cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth, RSV and Pink Eye13A.16.11.02A
LS conducted a Complaint Inspection today regarding cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth, RSV and Pink Eye. LS spoke with Director who stated she did not contact the health department but she did contact parents and shut classroom down. She also stated there were confirmed cases of RSV. LS spoke to classro
Jan 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Conducted a Routine Full Inspection and Observed One Child Without an Emergency Card on File13A.16.03.04C
LS conducted a routine Full Inspection and observed one child without an Emergency Card on file. LS reiterated that all children must have an Emergency Card with authorized pickups and annually updated.
- LS Conducted a Routine Full Inspection and Observed 3 Child Without Part 2 of the Health Assessment13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS conducted a routine Full Inspection and observed 3 child without Part 2 of the Health Assessment. All children must have Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Assessment unless exempt due to religious purposes.
- LS Conducted a Routine Full Inspection and Observed 1 Child Without the Lead Certificate.13A.16.03.04E
Sep 5, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- While Conducting a Complaint Investigation for a Child and Abuse Allegation13A.16.06.03F
While conducting a Complaint Investigation for a child and abuse allegation, the Licensing Specialist observed five staff members that the OCC was not notified of their hire and did not receive the required documentation to be approved by the OCC.
- While Conducting a Complaint Investigation Licensing Specialist for Allegations of Child Abuse and Neglect and Observed…13A.16.03.06A(1)
While conducting a Complaint Investigation Licensing Specialist for allegations of child abuse and neglect and observed five staff members that the OCC was not made aware of their hiring. Per regulation the OCC must be notified of new staff hires with 5 days of hire and Director shall submit all req
- While Conducting a Complaint Investigation Regarding a Child Abuse and Neglect Allegation13A.16.08.02B
While conducting a Complaint Investigation regarding a child abuse and neglect allegation, Licensing Specialist observed four staff members working in classrooms and the OCC has not approved them as qualified staff.
Jun 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed During Complaint Investigation That Center Was Advertising Center as an Academy13A.16.03.09A
Licensing Specialist observed during Complaint Investigation that center was advertising center as an academy. Specialist informed Director that per the OCC academy, school or institution can not be used in program name. The Director stated the center official name is Largo Park Early Learning. Corr
May 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Follow Up Regarding Mandatory Inspection 1/8/202413A.16.05.12D
Licensing Specialist conducted a follow up regarding Mandatory Inspection 1/8/2024. Rock climbing play equipment is still not fixed and shall remain restricted until either fixed or removed. Corrected June 28, 2024
May 21, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Complaint Investigation and Observed a Staff Member Not on Associated Party List Or…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation and observed a staff member not on Associated Party list or approved by OCC. Notification of new staff hire must be given to OCC within five days of hire.
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Complaint Investigation and Specialist Observed That Director Did Not Report to The…13A.16.07.02C(2)
Licensing Specialist conducted a Complaint Investigation and Specialist observed that Director did not report to the appropriate department or agency after notice of suspected child abuse was reported to her. Specialist reiterated that it is her legal obligation to report suspected child abuse or ne
Jan 8, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Mandatory Inspection and Observed 3 Staff That Are Not of the Associated Party List…13A.16.03.06A(1)
Licensing Specialist conducted a Mandatory Inspection and observed 3 staff that are not of the associated party list and not approved to work by OCC.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Rock Climbing Outdoor Equipment That Was Detached From Jungle Gym13A.16.05.12E
Licensing Specialist observed a rock climbing outdoor equipment that was detached from jungle gym. Specialist is restricting area until fixed.
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