Victorious Kids Child Care
PALMER ROAD, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery 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
- 75
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (6), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 9 total findings, 4 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 26, 20243 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- LS Conducted Complaint Investigation Which Is an Addition to the Complaint Conducted on September 17, 202413A.16.07.02A(2)
LS conducted complaint investigation which is an addition to the complaint conducted on September 17, 2024. The center did not report the incident of the bruising on the child's leg because the staff saw the bruising and reported it to the parent. Staff took pictures of the bruising and sent to pare
- A Site Visit Was Conducted to Discuss a Bruise Reported on the Child While on Site13A.16.07.01
A site visit was conducted to discuss a bruise reported on the child while on site. The center owner stated no one at the site was aware of the bruises until cps showed up on the 24 of September 2024 and took pictures of the child leg. Discuss failure to report the incident of the bruising . Staff
- Ls Discussed the Obligations of Reporting Incidents to the Appropriate Agencies.13A.16.07.02C(2)
Sep 17, 20246 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- After Review of the Video of September 5, 202413A.16.07.01
After review of the video of September 5, 2024. Licensing specialist observed the staff did grab the child by his shirt and pulled and placed the child by her leg on the floor. Children are not to be subjected to any form of abuse.
- Center Staff Failed to Report the Incident to the Office of Childcare13A.16.07.02B
Center staff failed to report the incident to the office of childcare. An unannounced site visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging two staff had been placing hands on the children in the toddler room. A toddler was running in the classroom and a staff was yelling at the child and gra
- Center Staff Failed to Report the Incident to the Appropriate Agencies.13A.16.07.02C(2)
- The Center Staff Failed to Provide Documentation of the Injury or Accident to Both the Parent and the Office Of…13A.16.03.04I(2)
The center staff Failed to provide documentation of the injury or accident to both the parent and the office of childcare. Anytime any incident occurs that arise at the facility should be recorded and maintained for review upon request.
- Staffing Pattern Was Missing for Only the Toddler Room and Corrected While on Site by Posting a New Staffing Pattern in the Classroom .13A.16.03.05B
- Center Staff Failed to Notify Office of Childcare of New Staff.13A.16.03.06A(1)
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