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Childery

A Little Moore Love Childcare, LLC

CLARKSON DRIVE, ABINGDON, MD 21009Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
7
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Dec 17, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • At the Time of the Inspection, All the Children in Care Were Missing the Lead Testing Form.13A.15.03.02B
    • At the Time of the Inspection, Specialist Observed the Diaper Pad Has a Tear.13A.15.05.03E(3)
    • At the Time of the Inspection, One of the Pack and Plays Has a Hole in the Mesh.13A.15.05.06A
    • At the Time of the Inspection, Provider Has Not Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Training.13A.15.06.02B(1)
  2. Jan 23, 20246 Findings6 Important
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed LB File and It Did Not Contain a Lead Screening Test.13A.15.03.02B
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed Several Files That Did Not Contain a Contract Rate Agreement. (JSP, DR,YC)13A.15.03.03A
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed the Substitute Come to the Daycare to Assist13A.15.03.03C

      At the time of the inspection the LS observed the substitute come to the daycare to assist, but the provider stated she does not have a record for the substitute.

    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Files for the Children in Care and Observed There Wasn't Any Documentation for LB and DR.13A.15.03.03E
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Asked the Provider for a Record of Her Training and She Informed LS That She Did…13A.15.06.02B(3)

      At the time of the inspection the LS asked the provider for a record of her training and she informed LS that she did not have them tracked and did not finish her 12hrs.

    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the First Aid Kit and Observed It Was Missing Paper Towels and Disposable Wash Cloths.13A.15.10.01H(1)

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