Public School Employees Child Development Program-Oakland Mills
KILIMANJARO ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045Childery 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 1 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 15
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Play Structure Was Not Intact. The Side and Roof Pieces Were Detached. Repair or Remove Play Structure and Notify OCC of Correction.13A.16.05.12E
Mar 21, 20254 Findings4 Important
- One Emergency Form Did Not Have Authorized Pick Up Section Completed13A.16.03.04C
One emergency form did not have authorized pick up section completed. . One child did not have the physician section completed. Correct and submit correction to OCC
- One Child Did Not Have the Lead Form with the Parent's Name Written on It. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.03.04E
- One Child Did Not Have Evidence of Immunizations on File13A.16.03.04G
One child did not have evidence of immunizations on file. One child did not have a completed form with parent information. One child need an updated record of immunizations.
- One Child Had Expired Medication. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.16.11.04E(1)(c)
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