Prince George's County Public School Employees Child Care Center
GALLATIN STREET, LANDOVER HILLS, MD 20784Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observing 4 Children's Files Missing.13A.16.03.04A
- Licensing Specialist Observed Outdated Staffing Patterns Posted in Classroom B.13A.16.03.05B
- Licensing Specialist Observed Missing First Aid Supplies From the Kit; 1 Roll Gauze, Large Gauze Pad, Scissors, and Tweezers.13A.16.10.02E
Apr 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed the Refrigerator Thermometer at 60 Degrees F.13A.16.12.04A(1)
Jun 21, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Per the Statement That the Staff Made to the Parent via Text Message, She Did Grab the Child Causing a Red Mark on Her Neck.13A.16.07.01
- The Incident Was Not Reported to the Center Director or to the Protective Services by the Center Staff.13A.16.07.02A(2)
- The Staff Person Did Admit via Text Message to the Parent That She Grabbed the Child Causing a Red Mark on Her Neck13A.16.07.03B(4)
The staff person did admit via text message to the Parent that she grabbed the child causing a red mark on her neck. The center's discipline policy was not followed by the staff relative to this incident.
- The Child's Safety Was Comprised When the Staff Person Grabbed the Child Causing a Red Mark on Her Neck.13A.16.07.06A
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