MDOW Early Learning Center
WESTCHESTER AVENUE, OELLA, MD 21043Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.Not Available
- 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 84
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 21, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The LS Observed That MDOW Takes Daily Attendance the Teacher Sign's the Children in by Placing a Check Mark at the Time…13A.16.03.03A(2)
The LS observed that MDOW takes daily attendance the teacher sign's the children in by placing a check mark at the time of arrival; the teacher wants to physically observe the child enter the classroom. Hence, the parents don't sign the children in; the LS advised the director that whomever sign's t
- The LS Reviewed the Student’s Emergency Forms and Observed That Several Were Missing the Following: Enrollment Dates,…13A.16.03.04C
The LS reviewed the student’s emergency forms and observed that several were missing the following: Enrollment dates, Emergency Pick-up address, Authorized pick-up information or Physician's information the Director will have these forms corrected and will send the LS a statement to confirm correcti
- MDOW's Emergency Preparedness Plan Needs to Be Reviewed and Updated13A.16.10.01A(3)(d)
MDOW's Emergency Preparedness Plan needs to be reviewed and updated. The Director and her assistant were able to update the plan during the inspection, correcting this non-compliance on site.
- The LS Observed That the Program Doesn't Have an Emergency Escape Route Posted by the Front Door of the Program.13A.16.10.01A(4)
Nov 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- The LS Observed That Over Ten Emergency Forms Were Missing Physician's Information or Parental Signature13A.16.03.04C
The LS observed that over ten emergency forms were missing Physician's information or parental signature. The acting director will have parents update these emergency forms and will send the LS a statement of correction once all emergency forms are updated.
Nov 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The LS Observed That Six Student's Were Missing Physician's Information on Their Emergency Card13A.16.03.04C
The LS observed that six student's were missing Physician's information on their Emergency card. The Program will email the LS corrected forms.
- All Medication Forms Have Parent Permission13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
All Medication forms have parent permission. The LS observed that the par on the Medication authorization form that the program is suppose to complete wasn't filled out or signed by the program.