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ABC Care Inc. at Hampstead

SHILOH ROAD, HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
45
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 7 Findings
Most recent: Sep 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
7 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Sep 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Observed 2 Aides Hannah Wilkins and Marissa Moore That Did Not Complete the Original Basic Health and Safety…13A.16.06.12A(3)

      LS observed 2 aides Hannah Wilkins and Marissa Moore that did not complete the original Basic Health and Safety Training within the allotted 90n days of employment. However the director did state that one of the Aides in questions has submitted her 2 weeks notice and it is not likely that Marissa Mo

    • LS Noticed That Medication Had Been Administered to a Child Without the Proper Paperwork Being Completed by the Parents…13A.16.11.04A(1)(a)

      LS noticed that medication had been administered to a child without the proper paperwork being completed by the parents giving permission for the center to give the child in care the medication. LS discussed with the director although she had the completed physicians order she must obtain written co

  2. Apr 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe a Written Substitute Log.13A.16.03.05E
    • A Staff Member Who Has Not Been Cleared for This Location Was Used as a Substitute.13A.16.07.06A
  3. Sep 19, 20233 Findings3 Important
    • One Child Needs Their Emergency Card Updated. Correct Today, 9/19/23.13A.16.03.04C
    • Observed Some Medical Forms Were Missing or Incomplete. Obtain Completed Medicals by 10/02/2023.13A.16.03.04D(3)
    • ES Did Not Complete the Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment. She Is Enrolled in the Class for October 1, 2023.13A.16.06.12A(3)

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