South Bowie Community Center
PITTSFIELD LANE, BOWIE, MD 20716Childery 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
- School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 6 Staff Members That Were Unknown to the OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed 6 staff members that were unknown to the OCC. LS also observed one staff member who was reported to the OCC, but no notarized Release of Information of was ever received for that staff member. LS was informed that four of the staff members were from the Therapeutic Recreation program t
Aug 27, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed One Child Needing an Updated Emergency Form.13A.16.03.04C
- LS Observed One Child Needing Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Assessment.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Observed That Electrical Sockets Were Not Capped in Multipurpose Room 1 or Multipurpose Room 2.13A.16.10.04F
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