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Childery

Lucille Young

ASPEN LEAF DRIVE, BOWIE, MD 20716Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 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 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
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
8
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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Dec 10, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe a Current Release of Information for the Provider13A.15.02.03B(2)

      LS did not observe a current release of information for the provider. The last release of information provided for the provider was from 2022. This was pending from the last cycle. LS did not observe a current medical evaluation for the provider or substitute. The last provided medical evaluatio

    • LS Observed Four Children Needing an Emergency Form13A.15.03.04C

      LS observed four children needing an emergency form. LS observed two children needing part 1 of the Health Assessment. LS observed four children needing a lead screening. LS observed four children needing written information about the child's individual needs.

    • LS Observed That a Fire Drill Had Not Been Practiced Since February 202513A.15.10.01A(3)

      LS observed that a fire drill had not been practiced since February 2025. The home's written emergency disaster plan shall be practiced with children at least once per month for fire evacuation purposes and at least twice per year for other emergency and disaster situations.

  2. Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe a Current First aid/CPR.13A.15.06.02D(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Medication Administration Training That Was Pending From Last Cycle.13A.15.06.02G
  3. Dec 14, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • LS Observed 3 Children Needing Updated Emergency Forms.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • LS Observed 4 Children Needing Part I of the Health Assessment13A.15.03.04C

      LS observed 4 children needing Part I of the Health Assessment. LS observed 2 children needing part II of the Health Assessment. LS observed 2 children needing a lead screening. LS observed 1 child needing vaccine records.

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