April Grierson
SCAGGS ROAD, OWINGS, MD 20736Childery 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 (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 23, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Provider's 1st Aid and CPR Certification Expired in December 202413A.15.06.02D(1)
Provider's 1st Aid and CPR certification expired in December 2024. Provider completed a 1st Aid and CPR training in March 2025. This has been corrected. Provider is reminded 1st Aid and CPR certification is to be current at all times.
Aug 29, 20244 Findings4 Important
- During Inspection Today13A.15.03.02A
During inspection today, one infant was missing all parts of the health inventory form and an updated immunization record. Please obtain these items from parents and add to children's files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- During Inspection Today, a 13 Month Old and One 2 Year Old Child Were Missing Lead Blood Test Results13A.15.03.02B
During inspection today, a 13 month old and one 2 year old child were missing lead blood test results. Please obtain from parent and add to children's files. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist.
- The Provider Did Not Complete the Required, Annual Basic Health and Safety Training Update, Which Was Due by 3-31-2413A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the required, annual basic health and safety training update, which was due by 3-31-24. Licensing Specialist will send the link to provider for completion. Once the training is complete, please print and send a copy of the certificate to Licensing Specialist.
- When LS Arrived at Provider's Home, the Provider Was in the Garage Child Care Area with 2 Children13A.15.08.01D(1)(a)
When LS arrived at provider's home, the provider was in the garage child care area with 2 children. Provider stated there was an infant in the basement child care area, who she had just put down for a nap. LS explained that all napping children under 2 years old should be within sight and sound a
Aug 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- During Inspection13A.15.10.02
During inspection, Licensing Specialist observed cleaning supplies in the drawer under the sink and sunscreen and bug spray in the cabinet next to the sink. These items are potential hazards and should be relocated to an area that is inaccessible to children or the drawer and cabinet should be lock
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