Medinat Lawal
WEST KETTERING DRIVE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- While Conducting a Full Inspection LS Observed 2 Children Without the Health Assessment13A.15.03.02A
While conducting a Full Inspection LS observed 2 children without the Health Assessment, 2 children without the Lead Certificate and 1 without Immunizations on record. Per regulations no child shall be admitted into the child care without required documents.
- Upon Completing a Full Inspection LS Observed 4 Children Without a Parent Agreement on File13A.15.03.03A
Upon completing a Full Inspection LS observed 4 children without a Parent Agreement on file. Per regulation here shall be a written agreement between parent and Provider.
- LS Conducted a Full Inspection and Observed 1 Child Without an Annually Updated Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Feb 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
- While Conducting a Mandatory Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Without an Emergency Form on File13A.15.03.04A(2)
While conducting a Mandatory Inspection Licensing Specialist observed one child without an Emergency Form on file. Providers are to maintain Emergency Forms of all children in care.
- During Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed Without an Annually Updated Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(3)
During inspection Licensing Specialist observed without an annually updated Emergency Form. Provider shall maintain Emergency Forms that are annually updated.
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