Watoto Development Center, LLC
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 20
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Staffing Patterns Posted in a Conspicuous Location in Each Classroom.13A.16.03.05B
- LS Observed Peeling Paint on Doors Leading Into Room 2.13A.16.05.01A(1)
Oct 21, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed Hazardous Materials Accessible to Children.13A.16.05.12D
- LS Observed Play Equipment with Damaged Slide and Wood in Need of Repair in Outdoor Activity Area.13A.16.05.12E
Oct 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed an Employee Who'd Been on Staff for More Than 5 Working Days for Whom the Office Had Not Received the Required Paperwork.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Hot Running Water.13A.16.05.07A
- LS Did Not Observe a Qualified Child Care Teacher Assigned to Room 2.13A.16.08.02B
Oct 16, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Required Continued Training for Director13A.16.06.05C(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Required Continued Training for Preschool Teacher.13A.16.06.09C
- LS Did Not Observe Required Continued Training for Aides13A.16.06.12B(1)
- LS Observed Five Children Resting on Mats Without Sheets and One Child Resting on Damaged Mat with the Second Section…13A.16.10.03A
LS observed five children resting on mats without sheets and one child resting on damaged mat with the second section torn and the foam coming out of the inside.