Skip to main content
Childery

Anna-Maria Walker

PONDS WOOD ROAD, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery Rating: 5/5

Data last updated ·

Quality Indicators

See Methodology →
  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
12
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Feb 2, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 2, 20269 Findings9 Important
    • The Staffing Pattern That Was Posted Is Inaccurate13A.18.03.05B

      The staffing pattern that was posted is inaccurate. When discussed with the Director, she completed a new, accurate staffing pattern during the inspection. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.

    • The Director Has Not Completed the Required Yearly Basic Health and Safety Update for 202513A.18.06.05G

      The Director has not completed the required yearly basic health and safety update for 2025. This was due to be completed no later than 12/31/2025. Please submit this training certificate to OCC when completed for the correction of this non-compliance.

    • One Aide Only Completed 5 Out of the Required 6 Hours of Continued Training During Her 12/2024 - 12/2025 Training Year13A.18.06.07A(4)

      One Aide only completed 5 out of the required 6 hours of continued training during her 12/2024 - 12/2025 training year. Please have her complete, at least, another hour of training and submit the completed training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.

    • Neither Aide Has Completed MSDE's 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update That Was Due to Be Completed No Later Than…13A.18.06.07A(6)

      Neither Aide has completed MSDE's 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update that was due to be completed no later than 12/31/2025. Please have both Aides complete this training as soon as possible and submit the completed training certificates to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.

    • When the Licensing Specialist Arrived, the Director/Teacher Had Left to Pick Up Her Own Son From School13A.18.08.02B

      When the Licensing Specialist arrived, the Director/Teacher had left to pick up her own son from school. Therefore, this left an unqualified staff member (an Aide) alone with 11 children; two of who are under the age of 2 years old. This is a serious group size/staffing/supervision issue that cann

    • When the Licensing Specialist Arrived, the Director/Teacher Had Left to Pick Up Her Own Son From School13A.18.08.03E

      When the Licensing Specialist arrived, the Director/Teacher had left to pick up her own son from school. Therefore, this left an unqualified staff member (an Aide) alone with 11 children; two of who are under the age of 2 years old. This is a serious group size/staffing/supervision issue that cann

    • One of the Toddlers in Care, Does Not Have a Written Activity Plan13A.18.09.02C(1)

      One of the toddlers in care, does not have a written activity plan. This should have been obtained at admission and updated every three months. Please obtain a completed written activity plan from the parents, send a copy to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance and have the parents update

    • During the Inspection of the Children's Bathroom13A.18.10.04A

      During the inspection of the children's bathroom, a bottle of Clorox was found in the unsecured bathroom linen closet on a lower shelf that was accessible to the children in care. When this was brought to her attention, the Owner/Director moved the bottle of Clorox to the highest shelf which is now

    • When the Licensing Specialist Arrived, the Director/Teacher Had Left to Pick Up Her Own Son From School13A.18.11.04F(1)

      When the Licensing Specialist arrived, the Director/Teacher had left to pick up her own son from school. Therefore, this left an Aide in charge of the group who does not have a Medication Administration certificate. Please write a letter of correction stating how you will become in compliance and r

  2. Jan 22, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • During a Review of Children's Records13A.18.03.03D

      During a review of children's records, no evidence was found to indicate that the parents of a 1 year 2 month old girl, a 2 year old girl and a set of 2 year old twin girls received a consumer education guide or pamphlet. Please provide evidence to OCC of having given the identified parents a consu

    • During a Review of Emergency Forms, It Was Found That an 11 Month Old Girl Does Not Have Her Address Listed on the Form13A.18.03.04C

      During a review of emergency forms, it was found that an 11 month old girl does not have her address listed on the form. Please inform the child's parent so that they may add the missing information and then initial and date the form for the updated information. Please send a copy of the emergency

    • During a Review of Children's Records13A.18.03.04E

      During a review of children's records, no evidence was found to indicate that a 1 year 2 month old girl and a 3 year old girl have had blood lead testing. Please inform the respective parents of their child's need for blood lead testing so that they may schedule the testing with their child's physi

    • During a Review of Children's Records13A.18.03.04G

      During a review of children's records, it was found that a 5 year old boy, a 5 year old girl, a 3 year old girl and a 1 year 2 month old girl do not have the appropriate amount of immunizations for their respective ages. Please notify the respective parents of the need for their child to have the p

    • During a Review of the Director's Employee File13A.18.06.05G

      During a review of the Director's employee file, no evidence was found to indicate that the Director has taken the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update from MSDE that was required to be completed no later than 12/31/2024. Please complete this training as soon as possible and provide a copy of the co

Explore More

Daycares Near This One