Belinda Bryson
DANLOU DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21207Childery 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Emergency Forms for Children KS, CS, and CS.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed the Provider Leave the Basement Area Multiple Times and Go Into Restricted Laundry Room to Retrieve Child…13A.15.07.07A
LS observed the provider leave the basement area multiple times and go into restricted laundry room to retrieve child care paperwork leaving the children out of the provider's view. LS advised the provider to keep all paperwork accessible and in the approved childcare space. LS informed to provider
- LS Observed the Provider Leave the Basement Area Multiple Times and Go Into Restricted Laundry Room to Retrieve Child…13A.15.08.01B(3)
LS observed the provider leave the basement area multiple times and go into restricted laundry room to retrieve child care paperwork leaving the children out of the provider's view. LS advised the provider to keep all paperwork accessible and in the approved childcare space. LS informed to provider
Feb 18, 20255 Findings5 Important
- Continuing Training for the 2023-2024 Year Has Not Been Submitted Showing That the Requirement Has Been Met.13A.15.02.03B(1)
- The Provider Has Not Had a Current Fire Inspection Completed as Required.13A.15.02.03B(2)
- The Provider Had Her Daughter and the Daughters Three Children Move Into the Home and the Provider Did Not Tell The…13A.15.03.05C(1)
The provider had her daughter and the daughters three children move into the home and the provider did not tell the licensing specialist about the two children residing in the home.
- The Provider's Daughter Has Moved Into the Home and MD and FBI Criminal Background Checks Have Not Been Completed.13A.15.03.05D(2)
- The Provider Had Her Daughter and 3 Children Move Into the Home Without Notifying the Licensing Specialist of The…13A.15.03.05E
The provider had her daughter and 3 children move into the home without notifying the licensing specialist of the children present and did not submit medical evaluations for the children.
Dec 11, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- CPR/First Aid Certification Expired on 4/2024. The Provider Has Stated She Is Signed Up for a Renewal Course.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- There Are Two Children Who Are Missing Their Lead Screenings and 1 Child Who Is Missing All Medical Documents,…13A.15.03.04C
There are two children who are missing their lead screenings and 1 child who is missing all medical documents, including Health Inventory 1, 2, Immunizations and lead screening.
- While Present the Door to the Side Room Off the Main Basement Area Was Open and Two Children Were in the Space13A.15.05.04B(2)
While present the door to the side room off the main basement area was open and two children were in the space. The provider brought the children to the main basement area and closed the door to the room so it was made inaccessible again.
- The Provider Currently Does Not Have a Professional Development Plan Completed with Her Trainings.13A.15.06.02C(2)(b)
- There Were Two Children Who Had Gone Into the Side Room Off of the Main Basement Space Without the Providers Knowledge13A.15.08.01B(2)
There were two children who had gone into the side room off of the main basement space without the providers knowledge. It was brought to her attention and she brought the children out of the room and closed the door so it was no longer accessible by the children.
- The Provider Was Unable to Locate Her Written Emergency and Disaster Plan.13A.15.10.01A(1)
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