Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children II
LOWLAND DRIVE, 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.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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (4) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Receive Required Information for Two Staff Members.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in Classroom 105.13A.16.08.02B
Jul 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Two Staff Members Present and Working with Children That Have Not Been Reported to the Office.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Did Not Receive Notification to the Office About the Ending of Employment for a Staff Member.13A.16.03.06A(2)
Jun 28, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Nine of the Ten Children Files Reviewed Were Missing the Enrollment Date and the Days and Hours of Attendance13A.16.03.02A
Nine of the ten children files reviewed were missing the enrollment date and the days and hours of attendance. Also, two files was missing the authorized pick person name, relationship and contact information.
- Nine of the Ten Files Reviewed Were Missing the Enrollment Dates and Days and Hours of Attendance for Care as Required.13A.16.03.04C
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