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LAUREL BOWIE ROAD SUITE 100 & 102, BOWIE, MD 20715Childery 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
Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
105
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 12 Findings
Most recent: Dec 4, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Critical7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 12 total findings, 5 were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Complaint Stated That There Are Not Enough Staff to Supervise the Children13A.16.08.03C(2)

      The complaint stated that there are not enough staff to supervise the children. During the walkthrough, LS observed an assistant teacher and a volunteer unknown to OCC in the back room of the center with 21 school age children. In a group of children of the same age 5 years old and older, the chi

  2. Jul 23, 202510 Findings5 Critical5 Important
    • The Complaint States the Center Self-reported That on July 1613A.16.03.03B(1)

      The complaint states the center self-reported that on July 16, 2025, a six year old child was left on a van for 15 minutes. The operator shall maintain procedures to ensure that the whereabouts of each child in attendance is known at all times.

    • The Complaint States the Center Self-reported That on July 1613A.16.03.04I(2)

      The complaint states the center self-reported that on July 16, 2025, a six year old child was left on a van for 15 minutes. LS did not observe an incident report for the child referenced in the incident.

    • The Center Self-reported on July 21, 2025, That on July 16, 2025, a Six Year Old Child Was Left on a Van for 15 Minutes13A.16.07.02A(2)

      The center self-reported on July 21, 2025, that on July 16, 2025, a six year old child was left on a van for 15 minutes. The center did not report the incident to child protective services. An employee who has reason to believe that a child has been neglected, in the center or outside the center,

    • LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.07.06A

      LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint states the center self-reported that on July 16, 2025, a six year old child was left on a van for 15 minutes. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.

    • The Complaint States the Center Self-reported That on July 1613A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      The complaint states the center self-reported that on July 16, 2025, a six year old child was left on a van for 15 minutes. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision at all times.

    • LS Requested Written Records for the Child Referenced in the Incident13A.16.03.04A

      LS requested written records for the child referenced in the incident. The center director refused to provide LS with the child's information. For each child admitted to care, the operator shall maintain written records on forms provided or approved by the office that meet the requirements of this

    • LS Requested the Emergency Information for the Child Referenced in the Incident13A.16.03.04C

      LS requested the emergency information for the child referenced in the incident. The center director refused to provide LS with the child's emergency information. The operator shall obtain and maintain emergency information from the child's parent.

    • LS Observed Four Staff Members Present That Have Not Been Reported to the OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)

      LS observed four staff members present that have not been reported to the OCC. The director informed LS that they are under summer camp and that the individuals are summer camp employees. The director was not able to provide a summer camp license issued by the Department of Health. The operator s

    • LS Observed Four Staff Members Present That Have Not Been Reported to the OCC13A.16.06.03A

      LS observed four staff members present that have not been reported to the OCC. The OCC has not received a criminal background check for the four staff members.

    • LS Observed Four Staff Members Present That Have Not Been Reported to the OCC13A.16.06.04A(1)

      LS observed four staff members present that have not been reported to the OCC. An operator shall obtain a medical evaluation by a practicing physician, certified burse practitioner, or registered physician's assistant, on a form supplied or approved by the office, that has been completed within 6 m

  3. Oct 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • LS Observed 11 Children Needing a Parent Agreement.13A.16.03.03D

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