Amanda Smith
MAIN STREET, WALKERSVILLE, MD 21793Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 2 Emergency Forms Need the Physician's Name13A.15.03.04A(1)
2 emergency forms need the physician's name, address and phone, 1 emergency form needs the emergency contacts' addresses, and 1 child has no emergency form on file. When provider gets these she will send to LS.
Feb 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Three Children Are Missing a Contract, Provider Will Send This to LS When She Has Received Them From Parents.13A.15.03.03A
- One Child Is Missing Health Inventory Part 1. Provider Will Get This and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.04C
Feb 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- One Child in Care Was Missing an Emergency Form. Provider Will Get One and Send It to LS to Show It's Been Obtained.13A.15.03.04A(1)
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