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Childery

University for Tots

WHITEHALL STREET, SUITLAND, MD 20746Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
76
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Nov 5, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical12 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Sep 24, 20257 Findings7 Important
    • LS Observed No Evidence of Staffing Patterns for All the Classrooms. LS Observed No Evidence of Classroom Identifiers for the Classrooms.13A.16.03.05B
    • LS Observed New Staff Members Not Reported to the Office of Childcare, Room 3, Room 4, Room 6.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • LS Observed Evidence of Staff Members No Longer at the Center and Not Reported to the Office of Childcare.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • LS Observed Three Holes in the Wall Located in Room 213A.16.05.01A(1)

      LS observed three holes in the wall located in Room 2. LS observed a whole in the wall behind the door in Room 5. LS observed the floor cracking and missing floor surface around the entrance door in Room3.

    • LS Observed No Evidence of a Separate Diaper Disposable Tight Fitting Lid for Infants and Toddlers, Rooms 5 and Room6.13A.16.05.11D(2)
    • LS Observed Six Adult Chairs with Rust Present, Old Toys, Two Large Oversize Rolls of Fencing Located in the Outdoor Play Area.13A.16.05.12D
    • LS Observed No Evidence of Qualified Childcare Teachers for Room 513A.16.08.02B

      LS observed no evidence of qualified childcare Teachers for Room 5, Infants and Toddlers, Room 6, Infants and Room 4, 2-year-old, and Room 3, 3/4-year-old.

  2. Oct 4, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
    • LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of New Staff Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • LS Observed That 2 Children Are Missing Updated Emergency Forms.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed That 6 Children Are Missing a Lead Screening or Test.13A.16.03.04E
    • LS Observed That 1 Child Is Missing an Immunization Record.13A.16.03.04G
    • LS Observed That OCC Was Not Notified of Ending Employment Within 5 Working Days.13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • LS Observed Ants in the Kitchen Sink. Corrected on Site.13A.16.05.01A(3)

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