Themba Creative Learning Center, LLC
CIPRIANO 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 1 (out of 5) and NAC accreditation. 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)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
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 31, 20246 Findings6 Important
- A Staff Member Subjected a Four Year Old Male Child to Abuse. The Staff Member Popped the Child 3 Times in His Face for Drawing on a Chair.13A.16.07.01
- A Staff Member Popped a Child 3 Times in the Face for Drawing on a Chair13A.16.07.03A(1)
A staff member popped a child 3 times in the face for drawing on a chair. LS informed director that it sis never ok for a child at any age, to be popped in the face by a staff member.
- A Staff Member Popped a Child 3 Times in the Face for Drawing on a Chair.13A.16.07.03A(2)
- A Staff Member Popped a Child 3 Times in the Face for Writing on a Chair.13A.16.07.03B(4)
- Director Self Reported Incident on 10/25/202413A.16.07.06A
Director self reported incident on 10/25/2024. A four year old male was popped 3 times in his the staff member. The staff member was immediately placed on administrative leave, and was terminated on 11/04/2024.
- A Staff Member Popped the Child 3 Times in His Face. The Staff Member Did Not Provided the Child with Appropriate Supervision.13A.16.08.01A(1)
Dec 7, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed That the Thermometer in Rooms 7, 4 and 3 Was Not Below 40 Degrees. LS Observed That All Thermometers Are at or Below 40 Degrees.13A.16.12.04F(3)
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