Almost Home Child Care
MORLAND DRIVE NORTH, ADAMSTOWN, MD 21710Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 20261 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.18.03.04C
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's emergency forms that were missing the children's source of health care. The provider shall have the parents add the missing information and notify the OCC immediately.
Jun 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, the Home's Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Not Updated at Least Annually13A.18.10.01A(3)(d)
At the time of inspection, the home's emergency and disaster plan was not updated at least annually. The provider updated the plan during the inspection.
May 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.18.05.12D
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed an unlocked shed containing sharp garden tools, and nails poking through the interior side of the door. The provider locked the shed during the inspection.
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