The Joy of Learning - Lanham
ANNAPOLIS ROAD, LANHAM, MD 20706Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 80
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (6), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 8, 202510 Findings10 Important
- LS Observed Evidence of Chipping and Flaking Paint on All Walls and Baseboards in Room 113A.16.05.01A(1)
LS observed evidence of chipping and flaking paint on all walls and baseboards in Room 1. LS observed evidence of thick dust on the blinds located in Room1. LS observed a common theme of soiled floor surfaces, chipping and flaking paint on walls and baseboards throughout the center.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Water Coolers for the Classrooms Listed on License13A.16.05.07B
LS observed no evidence of water coolers for the classrooms listed on license. LS observed evidence of an water jet water fountain which is not accessible to all children in care. The Director stated that she has been purchased one gallon of water per classroom.
- LS Observed Evidence of One Hallway Angle Jet Drinking Fountain with Rust and Soiled Areas Around the Mouth Guard and the Fountain.13A.16.05.07C
- LS Observed Evidence of a Crack and or Rip on the Surface of the Diapering Mat.13A.16.05.08A
- LS Observed Evidence of Soiled Floor Surfaces Throughout the Center and All the Classrooms.13A.16.05.11A
- LS Observed Evidence of a Brooms, Mops and Buckets Accessible to the Children in All the Classrooms Throughout the Center.13A.16.05.11C
- LS Observed Evidence of Bags of Trash Outside in the Walking Area to the Playground.13A.16.05.11D(4)
- LS Observed Evidence of Two Pallets Which Held Fifty Bags13A.16.05.12C
LS observed evidence of two pallets which held fifty bags, each of green rubber nuggets located in walkway and useable play space for the children. The center received two hundred bags of green rubber nuggets that were shipped to the facility. The center used one hundred bags to replace the mulch on
- LS Observed Evidence of Chipping and Flaking Paint on Three Tike Bikes Which Are Located on the Playground.13A.16.05.12D
- LS Observed Evidence of Two Picnic Tables Without Umbrellas for Shaded Areas for the Children13A.16.05.12E
LS observed evidence of two picnic tables without umbrellas for shaded areas for the children. LS observed evidence of cracks located on the corners of the seating areas and on the tabletop of the picnic table. LS observed evidence of overgrown weeds on the boundaries and or edges of the playgroun
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