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FLOWER AVENUE, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 57
- 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 Children's Records & Files (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 19, 202410 Findings10 Important
- At Time of Inspection13A.16.03.03A(2)
At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an attendance list that was only signed by 11/42 children enrolled and present on 08/19/2024.
- At Time of Inspection, Facility Did Not Have an Emergency Form for a Child Present and Enrolled in Care13A.16.03.04B(1)
At time of inspection, facility did not have an emergency form for a child present and enrolled in care. The facility contacted the child's parent to submit the form via email.
- At Time of Inspection13A.16.03.04C
At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed emergency forms that were not signed and/or updated annually by the child's parent. Licensing Specialist also observed emergency forms missing the physician information.
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed Children's Files That Did Not Have the Appropriate Medical Evaluation Documented.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed a Child's File That Did Not Have the Appropriate Lead Screenings Documented.13A.16.03.04E
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Current/accurate Staffing Patterns Posted in Room 4 or Room 1.13A.16.03.05B
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed an Unknown Person in the Facility13A.16.03.06A(1)
At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an unknown person in the facility. OCC has not received notification or the required documents for the individual.
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed the Broken Door Closer on the Door That Leads to Classroom Upstairs13A.16.05.01A(1)
At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the broken door closer on the door that leads to classroom upstairs. Licensing Specialist also observed peeling paint in the classrooms.
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Paper Towels in the Bathroom Located in the Basement.13A.16.05.08I
- At Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Staff Member Supervising the Children13A.16.07.06A
At time of inspection, Licensing Specialist did not observe a staff member supervising the children. The staff member was around the corner by the diaper changing station of the classroom away from where the children were located. The second staff member assigned to the children was in the bathroom
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