Prep and Play Preschool and Day Care Center
MERVELL DEAN ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 13, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- There Are 6 Staff Whose Files Do Not Have the Center's Copy of the Criminal Background Check Results13A.16.03.05C
There are 6 staff whose files do not have the center's copy of the criminal background check results. Please ensure that all staff files have evidence that the center has received the criminal background check results for each staff person.
- There Is a Plastic Piece on One of the Plastic Climbing Structures on the Infant Toddler Play Area That Has Broken And…13A.16.05.12E
There is a plastic piece on one of the plastic climbing structures on the infant toddler play area that has broken and has a sharp piece accessible to the children. It appears that this has been repaired before with thick duct tape, which seems to work well. Please ensure that this broken piece is e
- There Are Two Staff Who Were Due for Updated Medical Evaluations in 202513A.16.06.04A(4)
There are two staff who were due for updated medical evaluations in 2025. Please have these two staff obtain a completed medical evaluation and send a copy to the OCC.
Jan 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
- There Is a Small Hole in the Tile in the Floor of the Lunch Room That Needs to Be Repaired13A.16.05.01A(1)
There is a small hole in the tile in the floor of the lunch room that needs to be repaired. There is some tile under the sink in the bathroom adjacent to the lunch room that needs to be repaired. Please repair these areas and inform the LS when this is completed.
- There Are Several Staff Who Do Not Have a Center Orientation Checklist in Their Staff File13A.16.06.02
There are several staff who do not have a center orientation checklist in their staff file. The director is advised to ensure that she reviews the center orientation checklist with each staff and that she keeps a signed copy in their staff files.
- There Is One Aide Who Was Hired in July That Has Not Taken the 3 Clock Hour Basic Health and Safety Training13A.16.06.12A(3)
There is one aide who was hired in July that has not taken the 3 clock hour Basic Health and Safety training. Please have this aide complete this training as soon as possible and send a copy of the completion certificate to the LS.
- There Are Two Aides Who Have Not Completed the 3 Clock Hour Aide Orientation13A.16.06.12C
There are two aides who have not completed the 3 clock hour aide orientation. Please have both aides complete this training as soon as possible and send copies of the completion certificates to the LS.
Dec 13, 20234 Findings4 Important
- The Staffing Patterns Posted Are Not Updated to the Current Staff in the Rooms13A.16.03.05B
The staffing patterns posted are not updated to the current staff in the rooms. Please post the most current staffing patterns at the center and forward copies to the Licensing Specialist for correction.
- There Is One Teacher Qualified Staff Person Who Has Been Employed for More Than 90 Days but There Was No Evidence Of…13A.16.06.09A(5)
There is one teacher qualified staff person who has been employed for more than 90 days but there was no evidence of the approved Basic Health and Safety training being completed. For corrections please ensure that they complete the Basic Health and Safety training as soon as possible and send the c
- There Are Five Aides Who Have Been Employed with the Center for More Than 90 Days but There Was No Evidence That They…13A.16.06.12A(3)
There are five aides who have been employed with the center for more than 90 days but there was no evidence that they completed the approved Basic Health and Safety training. Please ensure that all aides complete the Basic Health and Safety training as soon as possible and send the certificates to
- There Are Four Aides Who Have Been Employed for Over 6 Months but There Was No Evidence of the Aide Orientation Being…13A.16.06.12C
There are four aides who have been employed for over 6 months but there was no evidence of the aide orientation being completed. For corrections please have the staff members complete the aide orientation as soon as possible and send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist.
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