Zelton Hayes
UNIVERSITY BLVD W, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902Childery 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 8
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Found No Evidence of Health Inventories, Part One and Part Two for Three Enrolled in the Family Child Care.13A.15.03.04C
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialists Observed an Emergency Form Missing the Authorized Pick Up Person and He Health Care Provider Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Aug 8, 20235 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed a Child Emergency Form Missing an Emergency Contact Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed a child emergency form missing an emergency contact information. Provider is reminded that each childs emergency information for each child shall be maintained.
- LS Was Not Able to Observe the Child Hands Being Washed After Diapering13A.15.05.03D(2)
LS was not able to observe the child hands being washed after diapering. Provider is reminded that the child's hand are washed thoroughly by the provider or the child after toileting and diapering.
- LS Was Not Able to Observe a Plastic-lined Hands Free Covered Can (Following the Diapering Procedure) Provider Is Asked…13A.15.05.03E(2)
LS was not able to observe a plastic-lined hands free covered can (following the diapering procedure) provider is asked to follow the diapering procedures posted.
- LS Was Not Able to Provide a Prepared and Maintained Written Emergency and Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(1)
LS was not able to provide a prepared and maintained written emergency and disaster plan. Provider is reminded that they shall prepare and maintain a written emergency and disaster plan.
- LS Was Not Able to Observe a Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Kit13A.15.10.01H(1)
LS was not able to observe a fragrance free soap in the first aid kit. Provider is reminded that first aid supplies as required by OCC shall be maintained location that readily accessible to the area of the home.
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