Ameka Carter
A STREET, LAVALE, MD 21502Childery 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
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Two Children's Emergency Forms Will Need Annual Updates. Provider Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Emergency Forms to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- There Was a Bottle of Mouthwash Located on the Bathroom Vanity Sink Area That Was Within Children's Reach13A.15.10.02
There was a bottle of mouthwash located on the bathroom vanity sink area that was within children's reach. The bottle was placed in the bathroom cabinet with a child proof lock prior to inspection ending today.
Jul 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Bottle of Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol Was on the Bathroom Countertop During the Inspection13A.15.10.02
One bottle of isopropyl rubbing alcohol was on the bathroom countertop during the inspection. Prior to the inspection ending, the provider relocated the bottle of isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a higher shelf that children do not have access to.
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