Abundance of Love Childcare
YORK ROAD, PARKTON, MD 21120Childery 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20257 Findings7 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Health Inventory for Several Children.13A.16.03.04D(3)
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Test for One Child.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That Some Staff Did Not Have Updated Release of Information Forms13A.16.03.05C
LS observed that some staff did not have updated release of information forms, fingerprints results, privacy rights forms, ID, work experience form and staff position verification document.
- LS Observed Some Wood Fencing Is in Need of Repair.13A.16.05.12D
- LS Observed That There Were No Dates on Several of the Staff Medicals.13A.16.06.04A(4)
- LS Did Not Observe FA/CPR Certifications in the Employee Files.13A.16.10.02B
- LS Did Not Observe a Thermometer in the Freezer.13A.16.12.04F(4)
Oct 18, 20236 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Criminal Background Check Results for the Staff at This Center (Andrea Dalton13A.16.03.05C
LS did not observe criminal background check results for the staff at this center (Andrea Dalton, Jason Terry, Verne Mann, Shauna Kukoyi & Darryl Kemp), There was no dates on the medicals for the staff (Andrea Dalton, Jason Terry, Verne Mann, Shauna Kukoyi & Darryl Kemp), There was no verification
- LS Observed That the Four Week Menu Was Not Displayed for the Month (October).13A.16.03.03B(3)
- LS Observed That There Was No Documentation of Emergency and Disaster Plan Drill Were Conducted.13A.16.03.03B(4)
- LS Did Not Observe the Following Children Having a Health Inventory: K13A.16.03.04D(3)
LS did not observe the following children having a Health Inventory: K. B. (H-1 & H-2), L.L. (H-1 & H-2), E.T. H-1 & H-2), F.R. (H-1 & H-2), N.R. (H-1 & H-2), N.H. (H-1 & H-2), J.W. (H-1 & H-2), E.W. (H-1 & H-2),
- LS Did Not Observe the Following Children Having Lead Testing Completed: K.B., L.L., E.T., F.R., N.R., N.H., J.T., J.W., E.W.13A.16.03.04E
- LS Observed That the Hot Water Was Above 120 Degrees in the Children's Bathroom.13A.16.05.01A(2)
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