Our Children's Child Care
HARMON COURT, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 5 (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)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Conducted a Mandatory Inspection and Observed 3 Children Without Updated, Signed and Dated Emergency Forms13A.18.03.04C
LS conducted a Mandatory Inspection and observed 3 children without updated, signed and dated Emergency Forms. Per regulations all no children must have a Emergency Form on completed entirely and updated annually.
Jun 18, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Full Inspection and Observed One Child Without Part One of the Assessment and One…13A.18.03.04D(1)
Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection and observed one child without part one of the assessment and one child without part 2 of the assessment.
- Licensing Specialist Observed During a Full Inspection 3 Children Without Lead Testing.13A.18.03.04E
- Licensing Specialist Observed During Inspection That There Was 2 Children Without Immunization Records on File13A.18.03.04G
Licensing Specialist observed during inspection that there was 2 children without immunization records on file. Unless excused due to religious reasoning each shall have immunization records on file in facility.
- While Conducting a Full Inspection Today Specialist Observed Water Facet in Restroom That Was Broken13A.18.05.01E
While conducting a Full Inspection today Specialist observed water facet in restroom that was broken. When turning water facet water comes out the top part and water is dripping from sink when shut off. Specialist advised Director to have facet fixed. Specialist also observed toilet seat cracked.
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Full Inspection Today and Restroom Unkept13A.18.05.11A
Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection today and restroom unkept. The toilet has a rust ring in the inside. Specialist advised Director to clean toilet and restroom as a whole.
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Full Inspection and Observed No Hand Washing Sign in the Restroom13A.18.11.03A
Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection and observed no hand washing sign in the restroom. Specialist advised Director to place a handwashing sign in restroom and ensure children are following the instructions.
- While Conducting a Full Inspection Today Licensing Specialist Observed Director Change an Infant Without Sanitizing…13A.18.11.03C
While conducting a Full Inspection today Licensing Specialist observed Director change an infant without sanitizing afterwards, washing her hands and leaving soiled diaper laying around. Corrected onsite.
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Full Inspection Today and Observed Director Storing Lunch Prepared by Parents in Lunch…13A.18.12.04F(3)
Licensing Specialist conducted a Full Inspection today and observed Director storing lunch prepared by parents in lunch boxes and not in a refrigerator. Director stated she fills a cooler with ice and places the lunches in there. Per regulation food must be stored in the refrigerator at or below the
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