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BUSINESS PARKWAY, LANHAM, MD 20706Childery 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 8, 202412 Findings12 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Health Inventory Part 1 for Three Children in Care During the Full Inspection.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screening for Five Children in Care.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed No Evidence of Immunizations for Four Children in Care.13A.16.03.04G
- LS Observed No Evidence a Current and Complete List of Personnel.13A.16.03.05A
- LS Observed No Evidence of Staffing Patterns Posted in All Classrooms During the Full Inspection.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed a Missing Light Fixture in the Ceiling of the Girl's Bathroom.13A.16.05.08B
- LS Observed No Evidence Updated Medical Evaluation Every 5 Years for All Staff Members.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- A13A.16.06.10A
- LS Observed Evidence of Two Schoolage Teachers Assigned to Two Classrooms, Room 1 and Oz13A.16.08.02A
LS observed evidence of two Schoolage Teachers assigned to two classrooms, Room 1 and Oz. LS observed evidence of two classrooms without assigned Schoolage Teachers, Rooms 2 and Room 3.
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Assigned Qualified Child Care Teachers for Two of the Classrooms.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Written Schedule or Daily Activities Posted in All Classrooms.13A.16.09.01A(3)
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Emergency Escape Route Floor Plan Posted in All the Rooms in the Center.13A.16.10.01A(4)
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