Aretha Johnson
CHESLEY DRIVE, LUSBY, MD 20657Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 6, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- The Additional Adult's CPR and First Aid Certification Expired 12/202413A.15.06.02D(2)
The Additional Adult's CPR and First Aid certification expired 12/2024. The Additional Adult must maintain a current certification in CPR and First Aid at all times. Please complete an approved course and obtain current certification in CPR and First Aid as soon as possible. Send a copy of the cu
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that five out of the eight emergency cards have not been initialed and dated to indicate the annual update in over a year. Please have the parent of each of the five children review, make changes as needed and initial and date their respec
- During the Inspection, There Was No Evidence That the Provider Has Completed MSDE's 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.06.02B(1)
During the inspection, there was no evidence that the Provider has completed MSDE's 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update. This course was to be completed no later than 12/31/2024. Please find your completed training certificate for the 2024 Update or take the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update cou
Feb 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Provider Had Her Water Tested in September of 202413A.15.03.05G
Provider had her water tested in September of 2024. After paying the lab, the Provider received water test results that failed. In February, OCC contacted the Provider about her failed water test and informed her of this regulation in a written email. As of today's visit, the Provider has not sen
- A Water Sample Was Taken on 09/1/202413A.15.05.01A
A water sample was taken on 09/1/2024. After paying for lab results, the Provider received the lab results on 10/17/2024 indicating that the water sample failed the bacteriological analysis and it was being affected by total coliform bacteria. The Provider did not request that her water be re-test
Jul 30, 20249 Findings9 Important
- There Is an Acknowledgement Form13A.15.03.03E
There is an acknowledgement form, but no signature, for a 3 year old male child regarding receipt of the Consumer Guide to Regulated Child Care. Please ensure that his parent has received the Guide and then have his parent sign the acknowledgement form and provide a copy of the signed acknowledgeme
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of children's records, it was found that a 3 year old female's emergency form has not been updated since 07/06/2023. Please notify the parent so that the parent may review the emergency form for accuracy, make any changes, if needed, and initial and date the emergency form for the u
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.04C
During a review of children's records, it was found that a female child, who is currently 1 year and 4 months old, has not had her 12 month old blood lead test. Please inform the parent so that the parent can schedule blood lead testing with her physician. Written notification to the parent or res
- The Hot Water in the Bathroom Where the Children Wash Their Hands Reaches a Temperature of 124 Degree F13A.15.05.01E
The hot water in the bathroom where the children wash their hands reaches a temperature of 124 degree F. The water temperature cannot exceed 120 degrees F. Please adjust the thermostat on the hot water heater and provide evidence of the temperature of the water in the bathroom being 120 degree F o
- Provider Has Not Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update Course That Was Due by 03/31/202413A.15.06.02B(1)
Provider has not completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update course that was due by 03/31/2024. Provider's last Basic Health and Safety course was completed in 2020. Please complete the 2023 BHS Update and submit the training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- Provider's Records Indicate That the Provider Conducted an Emergency Disaster Drill During the Months of 01/2023,…13A.15.10.01A(3)
Provider's records indicate that the Provider conducted an emergency disaster drill during the months of 01/2023, 10/2023, 12/2023 and 01/2024, but there is no evidence that the Provider conducted a fire drill during those months. Fire drills must be completed and recorded on a monthly basis and em
- Provider's Emergency Disaster Plan Has Not Been Updated in Over a Year13A.15.10.01A(4)
Provider's emergency disaster plan has not been updated in over a year. While on-site, the Provider reviewed the plan, initialed and dated the plan to indicate the review for the update. Therefore, this non-compliance was corrected on-site.
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
During a review of children's records, it was found that a 3 year old male child has two emergency plans for his allergy to peanuts, including two different medications listed on the different emergency action plans. It is unclear which is the active one or if both plans are active. The Provider h
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.11.04A(1)(b)
During a review of children's records, it was found that a 3 year old male child has two emergency plans for his allergy to peanuts, including two different medications listed on the different emergency action plans. It is unclear which is the active one or if both plans are active. The Provider h
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