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Nazarene Day Care Center

TOME HIGHWAY, COLORA, MD 21917Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
140
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Mar 25, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.

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  1. Sep 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • A Child Left the Center Premises Unsupervised Submit a Written Plan of Correction Immediately.13A.16.07.06A
    • A Child Left the Building and Was Located About a Mile From the Center. Submit a Written Plan of Corrective Action Immediately.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
    • A Child Left the Building and Was Located About a Mile From the Center. Submit a Written Plan of Corrective Action Immediately.13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
  2. Mar 14, 20259 Findings9 Important
    • Director Was Informed That a Record of Foods Actually Served to All Children Must Be Maintained for 4 Weeks, Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.03B(3)
    • Several Emergency Information Forms Were Missing Required Information. Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.04C
    • Climbing Equipment Has Cracked and Chipped Areas, and Broken Swinging Apparatus. Correct Immediately.13A.16.05.12E
    • Some of the Teachers Did Not Complete the Required 12 Clock Hours of Training in the Required Time Period. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.09C
    • Some of the Aides Did Not Complete the Required Continued Training. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(1)
    • Some of the Aides Have Not Completed the Basic Health and Safety Training. Correct Immediately.13A.16.06.12B(3)
    • Infant Activity Plans Did Not Show Evidence of Updating. Correct Immediately.13A.16.09.02C
    • Infant Prepared Bottles Brough From Home Are Were Observed Not Labeled with the Child's Name and Dated. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.06E(1)
    • Prepared Bottles Parents Leave at the Center for Their Children Were Observed Not Labeled with the Child's Name And…13A.16.12.06E(1)

      Prepared bottles parents leave at the center for their children were observed not labeled with the child's name and dated. Correct immediately.

  3. Jan 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • A Staff Informed Licensing Specialist About Finding a Three Year Old Child Crying in the Hallway One Day Around Nap Time13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      A staff informed licensing specialist about finding a three year old child crying in the hallway one day around nap time. Room where the child had left, no staff was present.

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