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Lean on Us Unity Childcare Center Inc.

OWENS ROAD, OXON HILL, MD 20745Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
68
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Jul 8, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Jul 8, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • LS Observed That One Child Is Required to Have Completed Health Assessment Part 1 and Part 2.13A.16.03.02A
    • LS Observed That One Child Is Required to Have Emergency Form Signed/dated. One Child Is Required to Have Emergency Form Updated.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed One Child Is Required to Have Immunizations or Evidence of Parents Objections with Documentation.13A.16.03.04H
  2. Jul 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed That OCC Did Not Receive Written Notification Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(1)
  3. Jul 13, 202310 Findings1 Critical9 Important
    • LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of New Staff Within 5 Working Days13A.16.03.06A(1)

      LS observed that OCC was not notified of new staff within 5 working days. Correction made. Written notification for all new staff was submitted.

    • LS Observed That 1 Child Needs an Emergency Form and 1 Child Needs the Emergency Form Updated. Correction Made.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed That 4 Children Need the Health Assessment Completed and 1 Child Needs Part 2 of the Health Assessment. Correction Made.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • LS Observed That 3 Children Are Missing Immunizations That Are Appropriate to the Child's Age. Correction Made.13A.16.03.04G
    • LS Observed That the Drain Cover Is Missing in Room #1 and #4 Bathrooms That Are Used for the Children13A.16.05.01A(2)

      LS observed that the drain cover is missing in room #1 and #4 bathrooms that are used for the children. These are required to be replaced. LS observed that the toilet tank cover is broken in room #4. This is required to be replaced. Correction was made. LS observed that the drain covers are in place

    • LS Observed That New Staff Needs Medical Evaluation. Correction Made and All Staff Medical Report Forms Have Been Submitted.13A.16.06.04A(1)
    • LS Observed That 1 Changing Pad in Room #1 Bathroom Is Required to Be Replaced to Use for Infant Changing13A.16.09.03B(4)

      LS observed that 1 changing pad in room #1 bathroom is required to be replaced to use for infant changing. Correction made. LS observed that the changing pad in room # 1 is in good repair.

    • LS Observed That One Red Infant Buggy Was Missing the Restraints on All Three Rows on the Left Side13A.16.09.05A

      LS observed that one red infant buggy was missing the restraints on all three rows on the left side. This buggy is restricted for use. LS observed the restraints on all rows on the left side of the buggy.

    • LS Observed That the Thermometer Was Not Operating at or Below 40 Degrees. LS Observed the Thermometer in the Refrigerator as 40 Degrees.13A.16.12.05C(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe a Thermometer in the Freezer13A.16.12.05D

      LS did not observe a thermometer in the freezer. LS observed the thermometer in the freezer. Correction made. LS observed the freezer thermometer at 0 degrees.

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