The Children's Centre
MITCHELLVILLE ROAD, BOWIE, MD 20716Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.4 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (out of 5) and accreditation from NAEYC, NAC, and NAFCC. 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 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Conducted Complaint on 07/17/2025 in Which Two Children Touched the Other's Privates13A.16.07.01
LS conducted complaint on 07/17/2025 in which two children touched the other's privates. Per investigation the children were not discovered until fifteen minutes later by an employee who was off the clock. Employees are to ensure that no child is to be subjected to any form of neglect. Because of
- LS Conducted Complaint Investigation on 07/17/202513A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS conducted Complaint investigation on 07/17/2025. Complaint states Center self-reported that there was an incident during rest period where two 5 year old children climbed under a blanket and pulled their pants down. The two children touched the other's privates. During investigation LS was infor
- The Center Failed to Contact the Health Department About Hand/Foot and Mouth Disease13A.16.11.02A
The center Failed to contact the health department about Hand/Foot and Mouth disease. The center had at least 22 confirmed cases. On site, Hand/Foot and Mouth was noted by staff that it started 07/08/2025. The first room with Hand/Foot and Mouth was the two year old classroom in which everyone in t
Feb 14, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.07.01
LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. LS interviewed owner, director, and 4 staff members. During interviews, one staff member stated that she witnessed the teacher referenced in the incident pinning the child to the wall with his stomach on the wall. The staff member stated tha
- The Teacher Referenced in the Incident Admitted to Pinning Children's Hands to the Wall to Keep Them in Time Out13A.16.07.03A(1)
The teacher referenced in the incident admitted to pinning children's hands to the wall to keep them in time out. Staff members also reported that the teacher is aggressive with the children, and yells at the children frequently. Appropriate discipline must be used at all times.
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.16.07.06A
LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. LS interviewed owner, director, and 4 staff members. During interviews, one staff member stated that she witnessed the teacher referenced in the incident pinning the child to the wall with his stomach on the wall. Other staff members reporte
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