Upper Marlboro Community Pre-School
MARLBORO RACE TRACK ROAD, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 50
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (6), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Discussed with the Director That LS Will Need the Part 2 of the Health Inventory for 1 Child's File.13A.16.03.04D(1-2)
- LS Discussed with Director That I Will Need the Lead Testing for 4 Children by April 3013A.16.03.04E
LS discussed with Director that I will need the lead testing for 4 children by April 30, 2025 or the child must be disenrolled until you receive the required documentation.
- Ls Observed 3 Staff Files Missing the Staff Orientation.13A.16.06.02
- LS Observed 3 Staff Members Needing Their Medical Evaluation Submitted by May 15, 2025.13A.16.06.04A(1)
Dec 17, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 3 New Persons (Inclusion Staff) Working with the Children13A.16.03.06A(1)
LS observed 3 new persons (Inclusion Staff) working with the children. Also observed 1 new Kids Care staff person working in the classroom without notifying the OCC.
- LS Observed 3 New Persons (Inclusion Staff) Working with the Children13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed 3 new persons (Inclusion Staff) working with the children. Also observed 1 new Kids Care staff person working in the classroom without notifying the OCC.
- LS Observed 3 New Persons (Inclusion Staff) Working with the Children13A.16.08.02B
LS observed 3 new persons (Inclusion Staff) working with the children. Also observed 1 new Kids Care staff person working in the classroom without notifying the OCC.
Apr 18, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Observed the Staffing Pattern Not Reflecting the Staff That Is on the Personnel List.13A.16.03.05B
- No Evidence of the Director Submitting Any Paperwork for the 2 New Staff Person's Working with the Children13A.16.03.06A(1)
No evidence of the Director submitting any paperwork for the 2 new staff person's working with the children. OCC must receive the Notarized Release of Information, Fingerprints, Staff Orientation, Medical report and all qualifying paperwork needed to be teacher or aide qualified for all new staff.
- LS Observed 2 New Staff Person's in Charge of the PreK Classroom Without Notifying the OCC or Submitting Any Paperwork…13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)
LS observed 2 new staff person's in charge of the PreK classroom without notifying the OCC or submitting any paperwork for the 2 new staff person's working with the children. OCC must receive the Notarized Release of Information, Fingerprints, Staff Orientation, Medical report and all qualifying pa
- LS Observed 2 New Staff Person's in Charge of the PreK Classroom Without Notifying the OCC or Submitting Any Paperwork…13A.16.08.02B
LS observed 2 new staff person's in charge of the PreK classroom without notifying the OCC or submitting any paperwork for the 2 new staff person's working with the children. OCC must receive the Notarized Release of Information, Fingerprints, Staff Orientation, Medical report and all qualifying pa
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