Amanda Smith
SHARPSBURG PIKE, BOONSBORO, MD 21713Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 (5), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 11, 20252 Findings2 Important
- One Child's Emergency Form Will Need the Annual Update. Provider Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Emergency Form to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- The Outside Door Trim Molding Will Need Secured. Provider Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Repair to OCC.13A.15.05.05A
Jul 19, 20232 Findings2 Important
- One Child's Emergency Card Is in Need of the Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- One Child Enrolled Is Missing the Health Inventory Form (Parts 1 and 2)13A.15.03.04C
One child enrolled is missing the Health Inventory form (parts 1 and 2). Two children enrolled are missing the Health Inventory form (part 2).
Jul 5, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Provider Did Not Record Date and Time of Each Required Fire and Emergency Drill13A.15.03.03F
Provider did not record date and time of each required fire and emergency drill. Provider will need to send proof of correction to LST by July 12th, 2023.
- Provider Did Not Have Separate Emergency Cards for Two Children in Care13A.15.03.04A(1)
Provider did not have separate Emergency Cards for two children in care. Provider will need to submit proof of correction to LST by July 12, 2023.
- Children's Emergency Cards Were Not Updated Annually13A.15.03.04A(3)
Children's emergency cards were not updated annually. Provider will need to update with families, and send proof of correction to LST by July 12th, 2023.
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