Learning Tree Child Development Center of Annapolis
ADMIRAL COCHRANE DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4) and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- Licensing Specialist Received a Self Report That a Child Who Was Transitioning to Another Classroom Was Left Unattended…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing Specialist received a self report that a child who was transitioning to another classroom was left unattended in their previous classroom. Facility will need submit a plan of action to ensure that name to face recognition is being utilized, staff are remaining with the children during tran
Feb 18, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Chipping and Peeling Paint in the Infant Crib Rooms13A.16.05.01A(2)
Licensing Specialist observed chipping and peeling paint in the infant crib rooms. Director stated that the rooms are to be repainted. Facility needs to send photographic evidence once rooms have been painted.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Broken Plastic Toys on the Playground and Pieces of Broken Plastic Lying in the Grass13A.16.05.12D
Licensing Specialist observed broken plastic toys on the playground and pieces of broken plastic lying in the grass. Facility needs to submit a letter of corrections that the playground has been cleaned up from plastic debris and that any toys that are cracked and broken have been discarded.
Sep 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- While Reviewing the Video Footage of the Complaint Incidents From August 2513A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
While reviewing the video footage of the complaint incidents from August 25, 2025 and August 28, 2025, Licensing Specialist observed in the videos that no staff members in Room 3 physically checked on the infants that were sleeping in the crib room for quite some time. Facility needs to submit a pl
Aug 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed with Director That Two Different Staff Members Were Observed Sleeping on Two Different…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
Licensing Specialist confirmed with Director that two different staff members were observed sleeping on two different days this week when a parent was picking up their child. Facility has terminated the two staff members. Facility plans to hold a professional development training with staff to ensur
- Licensing Specialist Confirmed That Staff Did Not Follow the Infant's Feeding Schedule13A.16.08.01B(2)
Licensing Specialist confirmed that staff did not follow the infant's feeding schedule. Facility needs to submit a plan of action on policies in place to ensure that staff members are providing appropriate individual care.
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