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Lexington Park Baptist Preschool

SOUTH SHANGRI LA DRIVE, LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653Childery 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
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
91
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 13 Findings
Most recent: May 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical11 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. May 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Rm 232 Didn't Have Its Attendance Updated to Reflect the Change in the Group After 12 Noon13A.16.03.03B(1)

      Rm 232 didn't have its attendance updated to reflect the change in the group after 12 noon. Some children go home at noon and some go to nap time a little after that. The room needs to be sure to keep its attendance procedure up to date to be sure not to lose anyone during the transition times. This

  2. Feb 3, 20265 Findings5 Important
    • A Random Sample of Children's Records Was Reviewed. There Were 4 Children Who Need Evidence of a Lead Blood Test.13A.16.03.02E
    • A Couple of the Classrooms Need New Staffing Patterns as Staff That Were in the Room Have Left or Staff Have Switched…13A.16.03.05B

      A couple of the classrooms need new staffing patterns as staff that were in the room have left or staff have switched rooms. This was corrected during the inspection.

    • 2 Staff Need Employment Medicals.13A.16.06.04A(1)
    • 2 Staff Need to Complete the 3 Hour Original Basic Health and Safety Training and Submit Certificates to Specialist.13A.16.06.12A(3)
    • The Center Takes Staff Exemptions13A.16.06.12B(3)

      The center takes staff exemptions. All classroom staff need to complete the annual basic health and safety training update. There is 1 staff who needs the 2024 update and 1 staff who needs the 2025 update. This needs to be completed ASAP and certificates submitted to specialist.

  3. Oct 8, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
    • A Child Was Left Unattended on the Playground for Approximately 24 Minutes13A.16.07.02A(2)

      A child was left unattended on the playground for approximately 24 minutes. The center did not report the incident to child protective services. Center is reminded that a child being left unattended falls under the definition of neglect and needs to be reported. Center needs to submit a statement of

    • Program Has Added Before and After Care13A.16.03.07A

      Program has added before and after care. There is care from 7-9am and 3-5pm. Center states it varies but approximately 10 children participate in those hours. The children come from the preschool program and their kindergarten program. The center stated that the staff with the children are the same

  4. Oct 6, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • Complaint States That on October 1 It Was Reported That a 3 Year Old Child Was Left Unattended on the Playground For…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      Complaint states that on October 1 it was reported that a 3 year old child was left unattended on the playground for 20-25 minutes in the afternoon between 2-3pm. Findings: Interviews with staff determined that a non-verbal child was alone on the fenced playground from approximately 2:30-2:50pm. Sta

    • One Staff Person Stated That the Attendance Clipboards Do Go Outside with Them13A.16.03.03B(1)

      One staff person stated that the attendance clipboards do go outside with them. Another staff person stated that no attendance goes outside with the group. All staff stated that they count the children. The fact that the child was left on the playground indicates that the staff did not have a good p

    • The Emergency Card for the Child Who Was Left on the Playground Was Reviewed. It Needs an Update and an Emergency Contact Person Added.13A.16.03.04C
    • There Was a Child in Care Who Is the Daughter of a Staff Person13A.16.04.02D

      There was a child in care who is the daughter of a staff person. The child is school age and the center is not approved for school age children. It was explained that she was there because her school is off this week and the mother doesn't have care for her. It was also explained that the child is t

  5. Jan 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Center Notified the Specialist on 1/13/25 That Two Staff Left Employment on 11/30/2413A.16.03.06A(2)

      The center notified the specialist on 1/13/25 that two staff left employment on 11/30/24. Center is reminded that specialist needs to be notified of staff leaving employment within 5 days of the occurrence.

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