Mother's Love Child Care Center
SUITLAND ROAD, SUITLAND, MD 20746Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Multipurpose Room Has Three Windows That Are Broken and Boarded Up13A.16.05.01A(1)
The multipurpose room has three windows that are broken and boarded up. Director told LS that the owner of the property is aware of this and needs to replace the broken windows with plexiglass.
Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed That a Qualified Teacher Was Not in Charge of a Group of Children. Corrected on Site.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed a Group of 11 Children with Two 2 Year Old Children and Only One Staff. Corrected on Site.13A.16.08.03D(2)(d)
Dec 13, 20236 Findings6 Important
- LS Did Not Observe the Emergency Form for 2 Children. Emergency Forms for 8 Children Were Not Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Information for 1 Child.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Did Not Observe the Medical Report for Three Staff.13A.16.03.05C
- LS Did Not Observe New Hire Packet for 1 Staff. Corrected on Site13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Hot Running Water in the Center. LS Observed Running Hot Water.13A.16.05.07A
- LS Did Not Observe a Thermometer in the Refrigerator.13A.16.12.04F(3)
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