Amanda Huff
FAIRMOUNT ROAD, HAMPSTEAD, MD 21074Childery 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 15, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have Current First Aid and CPR13A.15.06.02D(1)
The provider did not have current First Aid and CPR. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the current card to the Office of Child Care.
- An Emergency Card Is Missing the Doctors Information and the Parents Signature13A.15.03.04A(1)
An emergency card is missing the doctors information and the parents signature. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the emergency card to the Office of Child Care.
- The Provider Did Not Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety training. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Child Care.
Mar 11, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Two Children Did Not Have a Parents Portion of Health Inventory13A.15.03.02A
Two children did not have a parents portion of health inventory, medical, lead screening, or immunizations on site at time of inspection. A child was missing the parents portion, medical, and immunizations. Please submit copies of paperwork to the Office of Child Care.
- Two Emergency Cards Were Missing Doctors Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
Two emergency cards were missing doctors information. Please correct and submit copies of corrected emergency cards to the Office of Child Care.
- A Child Was in Care and Did Not Have a Lead Screening. Please Submit a Copy of Lead Screening to the Office of Child Care.13A.15.03.04C
- The Provider Did Not Have the Annual Basic Health and Safety. Please Submit a Copy of the Training to the Office of Child Care13A.15.06.02B(1)
- The Provider Did Not Have Training at Time of Inspection13A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider did not have training at time of inspection. Please submit 12 hours of training for the previous year to the Office of Child Care.
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