Rising Generations Child Development Center
WILLOWDALE ROAD, LANHAM, MD 20706Childery 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
- 105
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20265 Findings5 Important
- During the Complaint Inspection LS Observed No Evidence of the Director or Any Staff Member Reporting the Incident To…13A.16.07.02A(1)
During the Complaint Inspection LS observed no evidence of the Director or any staff member reporting the incident to the protective services unit of the local department.
- During the Complaint Inspection LS Observed No Evidence of the Director Reporting the Incident to the Office Of…13A.16.07.02B
During the Complaint Inspection LS observed no evidence of the Director reporting the incident to the Office of Childcare as of this date. The Director stated that she wanted to report the incident to the Office of Childcare. LS stated to the Director that you should always report if a child has bee
- During the Complaint Inspection LS Observed Evidence of the Video Footage of a Staff Member Putting a Child Into…13A.16.07.06A
During the Complaint Inspection LS observed evidence of the video footage of a staff member putting a child into closet, allowing the child to stand and walk on top of stacked cots. The staff member picked the child up and put him back into the closet corner again. LS could only see the back of the
- During the Complaint Inspection LS Observed Evidence of the Video Footage of a Staff Member Putting a Child Into…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
During the Complaint Inspection LS observed evidence of the video footage of a staff member putting a child into closet, allowing the child to stand and walk on top of stacked cots. The staff member picked the child up and put him back into the closet corner again. LS could only see the back of the
- During the Complaint Inspection LS Observed No Evidence of the Assigned Staff Member Was Not Qualified as a Preschool…13A.16.08.02B
During the Complaint Inspection LS observed no evidence of the assigned staff member was not qualified as a Preschool Teacher. The assigned staff member had no proof of High School diploma and no evidence of 9 hours of communication training. Please submit to the OCC office by March 25, 2026.
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Evidence of Two Missing Ceiling Tiles and One Hanging Soiled Tile Over the Sink Area in the Bathroom in Room 5.13A.16.05.01A(1)
Oct 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Missing Staffing Patterns Posted in Rooms 1, 2, 4, 6. Please Correct Immediately.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed Evidence of Four New Staff Members Present and Working at the Daycare Center During the Mandatory Inspection13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed evidence of four new staff members present and working at the daycare center during the Mandatory Inspection. Please submit an updated Personnel List and all supporting documents for all observed new staff members as soon possible.
- LS Observed One, New Staff Member Alone and Assigned to Room 2. Please Correct Immediately.13A.16.08.02B
Nov 30, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Rm# 2, Staffing Pattern Not Filled Out13A.16.03.05B
Rm# 2, staffing pattern not filled out, Rm# 3 staffing pattern not up dated, Rm# 5 no staffing pattern, Rm# 6 staffing pattern not filled out, Rm# 10 staffing pattern not up dated.
- One Staff Member13A.16.03.05C
One Staff member, missing: ADA, Basic Health and Safety 9 hours of communication another Staff member, is missing the 45 cur Preschool curriculum. Both staff members are acting as Lead Teachers.
- One Staff Member13A.16.08.02B
One Staff member, missing: ADA, Basic Health and Safety 9 hours of communication another Staff member, is missing the 45 cur Preschool curriculum. Both staff members are acting as Lead Teachers.
- LS Observed Exp Milk Dated 11/16/23.13A.16.12.03D(1)
Jul 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Infants in the Multipurpose Room13A.16.03.07A
Licensing Specialist observed infants in the multipurpose room. The multipurpose room is only approved for meeting and registration only, it is off limits to all daycare children.
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