Amy Cyr
ACADEMY ST, HURLOCK, MD 21643Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 2, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Provider Had an Unapproved Substitute Working in Her Program.13A.15.06.03B(1)
- Provider Had an Unapproved Substitute Working at the Program13A.15.08.01A
Oct 11, 20236 Findings6 Important
- Provider Had 3 Children Under the Age of 2 Years with Only One Adult Present (The Additional Adult)13A.15.04.03B
- There Was Only One Adult Present (The Additional Adult) with 3 Children Under the Age of 2 Years Old.13A.15.04.03C
- Provider Did Not Have Substitutes Available to Assist the Additional Adult with the 5 Children (3 of the Children Were…13A.15.06.03A
Provider did not have substitutes available to assist the Additional Adult with the 5 children (3 of the children were under 2 years of age) while the provider was a doctor appointment.
- Provider Has Daughter, Who Is Not 18 Years of Age, Helping/assisting in the Program.13A.15.06.05C
- Provider Left the Additional Adult Alone with 5 Children, 3 Were Under the Age of 2 Years Old.13A.15.07.07A
- Provider Left Additional Adult Alone with 3 Children Under the Age of 2 Years Not Allowing the Additional Adult To…13A.15.08.01B(5)
Provider left additional adult alone with 3 children under the age of 2 years not allowing the additional adult to provider the appropriate supervision and meet the needs of the individual children.
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