April Poole
DUCKETTS LANE, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery 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
- 7
- 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 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 3 Children Under the Age of 2 Present During This Inspection13A.15.04.03B
LS observed 3 children under the age of 2 present during this inspection. A child under the age of 2 left the program during this inspection.
- LS Observed 3 Children Under the Age of 2 Present During This Inspection13A.15.08.01B(5)
LS observed 3 children under the age of 2 present during this inspection. A child under the age of 2 left the program during this inspection.
Dec 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Was Informed of a New Infant Resident During This Inspection.13A.15.03.05C(1)
Dec 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- One Child Is Missing Part II of the Health Inventory. One Child Needs an Updated Immunization Record. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04C
- First Aid Kit Is Missing a Working Flashlight, a Roll of Gauze, and Fragrance Free Liquid Soap.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Oct 7, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Provider Did Not Have a Current Substitute Log Available for Review That Documented That the Substitute Was Used13A.15.03.03C
Provider did not have a current substitute log available for review that documented that the substitute was used. LS reviewed the substitute log regulation during this inspection.
- Provider Used a Substitute That Is Not Currently Approved by OCC13A.15.06.03B(1)
Provider used a substitute that is not currently approved by OCC. This person had previously been approved to be a substitute for the provider. LS discussed regulations regarding substitutes during this inspection.
- Provider Used a Substitute That Is Not Currently Approved by OCC13A.15.07.07A
Provider used a substitute that is not currently approved by OCC. This person had previously been approved to be a substitute for the provider. LS discussed regulations regarding substitutes during this inspection.
- Provider Used a Substitute That Is Not Currently Approved by OCC13A.15.08.01A
Provider used a substitute that is not currently approved by OCC. This person had previously been approved to be a substitute for the provider. LS discussed regulations regarding substitutes during this inspection.
Jan 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- One Child's Emergency Form Has Not Been Annually Updated. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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