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Childery

The Learning Tree Child Development Center

WOOD AVE, BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Recognized by Quality Business Practices.

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
58
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:36
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Jul 10, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical13 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Medication Administration (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Jul 10, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
    • Licenisng Specialist Observed That a Crib in the Infant Room #1 Were Blocked the Fire Exit.13A.16.05.01B
    • Licensing Specialist Observed More Than One Emergency Form That Was Not Completed13A.16.03.04C

      Licensing specialist observed more than one emergency form that was not completed. Each form shall be completely filled out and updated annually and as needed.

    • One Infant Activity Plan Was Not Signed and Dated by the Parent or Guardian.13A.16.09.02C
    • Licensing Specialist Observed More Than One Socket That Was Not Capped in Room #4 of the Facility.13A.16.10.04F
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children in Care Do Not Have Parental Authorization to Administer Medication.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed That More Than One Medication for Children in Care Was Not Labeled with the Child's Name.13A.16.11.04E(1)(a)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed That More Than One Infant Bottle Was Not Labeled.13A.16.12.06E(1)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed That One Bottle Did Not Have the Nipple Properly Protected.13A.16.12.06E(2)
  2. Aug 9, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed One Staff Member That Is Not Known to the OCC13A.16.03.06A(1)

      Licensing specialist observed one staff member that is not known to the OCC. An operator shall within 5 working days of its occurrence provide written notification of the new employee or staff member.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Lysol and Febreeze Under the Cabinet in the Children's Bathroom in Room #4 That Is Accessible to Children.13A.16.10.04A
    • Licensing Specialist Observed More Than One Uncapped Plug and Extension Cord in Room 213A.16.10.04F

      Licensing specialist observed more than one uncapped plug and extension cord in Room 2. Each electrical socket that is accessible to children in care shall be plugged or capped are required by the applicable fire code.

  3. Aug 18, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • Observed 4 Children's Files Missing Annual Updates on Their Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.02A
    • No Evidence of the Consumer Pamphlets Posted or in Each Child's File.13A.16.03.03C
    • Observed 1 Staff File Missing the Staff Orientation Form.13A.16.06.02

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