Alemtshay Gebreyesus
MEANDERWOOD LANE, BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866Childery 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 (7), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20255 Findings5 Important
- 2 Children in Care Did Not Have the Health Form Part 1 Signed and Dated by a Medical Professional.13A.15.03.02A
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Record of Fire Drills.13A.15.03.03F
- More Than 2 Children in Care Did Not Have a Source of Healthcare Required on the Form.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Licensing Specialist Did Not View the Home's Emergency Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(4)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Coffee Maker at Arms Reach of Children in Care.13A.15.10.02
Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed More Than One Child's Emergency Form That Was Not at Least Updated Annually.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Aug 10, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Observed1 Child's File Missing the Part 1 and 2 of the Health Inventory.13A.15.03.02A
- Observed 1 Child's File Missing the Lead Testing.13A.15.03.02D(2)
- No Evidence of the Children's Files Having a Consumer Pamphlet Leaflet.13A.15.03.03E
- Observed 2 Children's Files Missing an Annual Update on the Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Observed 2 Children's Files Missing Annual Updates on Their Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Observed 2 Items Missing From the First Aid Kit: Pocket Mask or Face Shield for CPR.13A.15.10.01H(2)
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