Patriots Child Care Center
BLUE WATER BLVD, ODENTON, MD 21113Childery 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
- 73
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 30, 202510 Findings10 Important
- The Director Listed Is Not Qualified Due to Missing the 45 Hour Infant and Toddler Training.13A.16.03.05B
- Room 8: School Age Is Being Used as a Preschool Room13A.16.03.07A
Room 8: School Age is being used as a Preschool room. Please send the Licensing Specialist an OCC 1209 Change in Facilities form requesting to make Room 8 a Preschool room.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Paint in Disrepair In: Rooms 113A.16.05.01A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed paint in disrepair in: Rooms 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and in the children's restroom during the inspection. A ceiling panel in the children's restroom has a screw that is hanging. The cabinet under the sink in Room 3 has chipped wood.
- The Diapering Pad in Room 2 Has a Large Rip on It Which Is Preventing It From Being Properly Cleaned.13A.16.05.11A
- The Staff Listed as the Director Has Not Completed the 45 Hour Infant and Toddler Training13A.16.06.06A
The staff listed as the Director has not completed the 45 hour infant and toddler training. Corrected during inspection. The Director was enrolled in an approved 45 hour infant and toddler training during the inspection.
- An Aide Was Observed Taking Children Outside of Their Room to the Bathroom and Back to Their Classrooms.13A.16.08.02B
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Crib Mattress with a Large Rip in It. Facility Stated the Agent Has Extra Crib Mattresses at Her House.13A.16.09.04A(4)(a)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Infants in High Chairs Without the Restraints Secured13A.16.10.03A
Licensing Specialist observed infants in high chairs without the restraints secured. Corrected during inspection. A staff secured the restraints during the inspection.
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Staff Wash an Infants Hands nor Their Own Hands and Continued to Diaper the Next Infant.13A.16.11.03B
- No Bottles Had Dates During the Inspection. Facility Stated That They Were Not Aware Dates Were Needed on Bottles.13A.16.12.06E(1)
Dec 18, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed More Than One Staff Member That Do Not Have Current Updated Criminal Background Check Results in the File13A.16.03.05C
LS observed more than one staff member that do not have current updated criminal background check results in the file. The facility shall send a letter of correction verifying that all staff records have been checked for criminal background results.
- LS Observed in Classroom Rooom #5 and Roon #6 Was Not Accurate13A.16.03.03B(1)
LS observed in classroom Rooom #5 and Roon #6 was not accurate. Children were not signed in and the number of children in the classroom did not match the number of children on the attendance log. Classroom staff corrected attendance log at time of inspection. Non compliance marked as corrected at ti
Jul 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed Teacher Redirect Child by Grabbing Child's Arm.13A.16.07.01
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