St. Matthew's UME Education Center
ANNAPOLIS ROAD, BOWIE, MD 20715Childery 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
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 199
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 30, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Interviewed Two Staff Members in Reference to a Child Escaping From the Assistant Director and Being Found by A…13A.16.07.01
LS interviewed two staff members in reference to a child escaping from the assistant director and being found by a teacher in an elevator. The assistant director stated that around 2 months ago, she was in the hallway with the child referenced in the incident and trying to calm him down because he
- LS Interviewed Two Staff Members in Reference to a Child Escaping From the Assistant Director and Being Found by A…13A.16.07.02A(2)
LS interviewed two staff members in reference to a child escaping from the assistant director and being found by a teacher in an elevator. The assistant director stated that around 2 months ago, she was in the hallway with the child referenced in the incident and trying to calm him down because he
- LS Interviewed Two Staff Members in Reference to a Child Escaping From the Assistant Director and Being Found by A…13A.16.07.06A
LS interviewed two staff members in reference to a child escaping from the assistant director and being found by a teacher in an elevator. The assistant director stated that around 2 months ago, she was in the hallway with the child referenced in the incident and trying to calm him down because he
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. LS interviewed two staff members in reference to a child escaping from the assistant director and being found by a teacher in an elevator. The assistant director stated that around 2 months ago, she was in the hallway with the child reference
Mar 19, 20259 Findings1 Critical8 Important
- LS Observed a Staff Member in Room # 2 Whom LS Has Not Received a Criminal Background Check or a Release of Information…13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed a staff member in room # 2 whom LS has not received a criminal background check or a Release of Information for. The staff member started at the center in September, 2024.
- LS Observed a Staff Member in Room # 2, Ms13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed a staff member in room # 2, Ms. Anderson, whom LS has not received a criminal background check or a Release of Information for. The staff member started at the center in September, 2024.
- LS Interviewed a Staff Member From Room 11313A.16.07.01
LS interviewed a staff member from room 113, who stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. An employee may not subject a child to abuse, neglect, mental injury, or injurious
- LS Interviewed a Staff Member From Room 11313A.16.07.02B
LS interviewed a staff member from room 113, who stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. If a child has been subjected to injurious treatment, it shall be reported to the
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.07.03C(3)
LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint alleges that a staff member was overheard telling a child that she was going to call the police on a child who was misbehaving and that they were going to handcuff him. LS interviewed the director and five staff members in refer
- LS Interviewed a Staff Member From Room 11313A.16.07.06A
LS interviewed a staff member from room 113, who stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. An operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.
- LS Interviewed a Staff Member From Room 11313A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
LS interviewed a staff member from room 113, who stated that a few months ago, she overheard another staff member from room 109, jokingly tell a student that she would call the police on him if he did not calm down. An operator shall ensure that each child receives adequate supervision and care at
- LS Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in Room # 2.13A.16.08.02B
- LS Did Not Observe a Qualified Teacher in Room # 2.13A.16.08.02B
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