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Childery

World of Discovery

CLOPPER RD, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery 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
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
66
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2023 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Oct 8, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.

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  1. Oct 16, 20236 Findings6 Important
    • The Operator Did Not Notify the OCC in a Timely Manner of a New employee. New Employee Will Need to Obtain Clearances Form Kentucky.13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • The Operator Did Not Notify OCC in a Timely Manner of New Employee ( RP).13A.16.03.06A(1)
    • The Operator Failed to Notify the OCC Ending of Employment in a Timely manner. Corrected at Inspection13A.16.03.06A(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Peeling Paint in the Boys and Girls Bathroom Stalls.13A.16.05.01A(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Observed Peeling Paint in the Boys and Girls Bathroom Stalls.13A.16.05.01A(2)
    • Room 1 Did Not Have a Qualified Staff (PR) in classroom. Corrected on Site < Combined Classroom with Qualified Staff.13A.16.08.02B

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