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Childery

A Million Dreams Playcare, LLC

GAITNER PLACE, ABINGDON, MD 21009Childery 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
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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Feb 24, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 24, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • At the Time of the Inspection13A.15.03.02A

      At the time of the inspection, three children were missing Part 1 of the Health Inventory, three children missing Part 1, Part 2 of the Health Inventory and record of Immunizations.

    • At the Time of the Inspection Two Children Are Missing Evidence of Lead Screening.13A.15.03.02B
    • At the Time of the Inspection, a Few Children Were Missing Parent Agreements in Their File.13A.15.03.03A
    • At the of the Inspection, Several Emergency Forms Have Not Had an Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
  2. Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • At the Time of the Inspection, the Sheet in One of the Pack and Plays Is Loose Fitting and Needs to Be Snug Fitting.13A.15.05.06A
  3. Apr 23, 20249 Findings9 Important
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Children Files and Observed the Files Were Missing Health Assessment Part I & II.13A.15.03.02A
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Children Files and Observed the Files Were Missing the Lead Form.13A.15.03.02B
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Children Files and Observed the Files Were Missing the Daycare Contract.13A.15.03.03A
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Children Files and Several Children Forms Were Not Updated for the Year.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Children Files and Observed the Files Were Missing Consent for Transportation.13A.15.03.04B(3)
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed the Provider in the Main Child Care Area While the Children Were Playing in Another Room.13A.15.08.01B(3)
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Observed the Provider Left the Children in the Car While She Went to Get the Mail.13A.15.08.01F
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the First Aid Kit and the Thermometer and Surgical Pad Is Not Included.13A.15.10.01H(1)
    • At the Time of the Inspection the LS Noticed the Provider Did Not Have the First Aid Kit When She Returned to the Home.13A.15.10.01H(3)

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