Tot's Landing
EAST CECIL AVENUE, NORTH EAST, MD 21901Childery 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
- 64
- 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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Aug 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Conducted a Walkthrough and Observed an Aide in Charge of a Group of 7.13A.16.08.02B
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed an Aide in Charge of a Group of 7 School Age Children13A.16.08.03A
At the time of the inspection the LS observed an aide in charge of a group of 7 school age children. The director called in a teacher to assist in the room after the observation.
Sep 19, 20243 Findings3 Important
- On 09/05/2024 a Two Year Old Walked Out of the "Pink Room" and Onto the Front Fenced in Porch13A.16.03.03B(1)
On 09/05/2024 a two year old walked out of the "pink room" and onto the front fenced in porch. The teacher did not realize the child was missing. The staff did not do a name to face check when the children went into their classroom from the "pink room". And when was asked if she was missing any chil
- On 09/05/2024 a Two Year Old Walked Out of the "Pink Room" and Onto the Front Fenced in Porch13A.16.07.06A
On 09/05/2024 a two year old walked out of the "pink room" and onto the front fenced in porch. The teacher did not realize the child was missing.
- On 09/05/2024 a Two Year Old Walked Out of the "Pink Room" Onto the Front Fenced in Porch13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)
On 09/05/2024 a two year old walked out of the "pink room" onto the front fenced in porch. There were a teacher and an Aide on the front porch with 4 infant/toddlers. The Aide had to leave the teacher on the front porch to return the child to the 2 year old room. This left the teacher on the porch
Jul 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, Specialist Observed the Baseboard Heating Vent Is Broken.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection, Specialist There Is Broken Wood on a Bench.13A.16.05.12D
- A Medication Administration Form Was Not Completed, It Is Missing the Physicians Signature and Date.13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)
Apr 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Complaint Inspection the LS Observed in the Room in the Front the Ceiling Is Showing Signs of a Leak13A.16.05.01A(1)
At the time of the complaint inspection the LS observed in the room in the front the ceiling is showing signs of a leak. The owner stated she is trying to get the leak fixed, she has already had the roof repaired.
- At the Time of the Compliant Inspection the LS Observed Two Groups of Kids on Different Playgrounds and Both Staff Were…13A.16.08.07A
At the time of the compliant inspection the LS observed two groups of kids on different playgrounds and both staff were sitting in chairs in one area.
Jul 7, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Several Classroom Have Chipping Paint, the Toddler Bathroom Has Chipping Paint.13A.16.05.01A(1)
- The Little Kitchen Area in the Play Yard Has a Torn Top That Needs to Be Replaced.13A.16.05.12E
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