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DODGE PARK ROAD T-2, LANDOVER, MD 20785Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 33
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 7, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Cleaning Products in the School Age Bathroom in Reach of the Children.13A.16.10.04A
- Licensing Specialist Observed Four Children's Files Needing to Be Annually Updated.13A.16.03.04C
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children's Files Missing a Health History and Signed Statement Indicating Child's…13A.16.03.04H
Licensing Specialist observed two children's files missing a health history and signed statement indicating child's health is satisfactory to the best of their knowledge.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Banister in Room B Detached From the Wall.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Boxes of Furnishings Propped Against the Wall in Room D.13A.16.09.06E
Jun 12, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Staffing Pattern Present in Room A, B, C, and D.13A.16.03.05B
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Any Information Regarding a Former Employee Returning.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Observed 12 Children Present and Napping in Room C Which Is Only Approved for a Capacity of 8.13A.16.04.01B
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe Any Staff Present in Room D Upon Arrival.13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Qualified Infant/toddler Teacher Present with the Children.13A.16.08.02B
- Licensing Specialist Observed Blankets in Two Infant Cribs.13A.16.09.04F
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