Belkis Sanabia
HIGHMEADOW COURT, REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136Childery 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
- 6
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 3, 20265 Findings5 Important
- The LS Observed That J.L's Emergency Form Needs to Have an Authorized Pick-up Person Listed, and Emergency Pick-ups Addresses Posted.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- The LS Observed That the Provider Has Safety Gates Put Some Are Not Up13A.15.05.04B(2)
The LS observed that the Provider has safety gates put some are not up. The one from the kitchen to room 3 is mounted to the top of the stairs but the bottom one was behind the toy kitchen. The LS advised the Provider to get fitted/gates to ensure safety. The Provider's gate to the outside play area
- The LS Observed That the Provider's Outside Gate Needs to Be Closed13A.15.05.05A
The LS observed that the Provider's outside gate needs to be closed. Due to the inclement weather she was unable to go outside to close it. The LS observed that the Provider has an Outside sink on the deck. The LS was unable to go outside to inspect due to the ice. The Provider will send the LS pict
- The Provider Hasn't Completed the Basic Health and Safety 2025 Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
The Provider hasn't completed the Basic Health and Safety 2025 training. The LS will email the Provider the 2025 Basic Health and Safety link. The Provider will email the LS her certificate upon completion.
- The LS Observed That the Provider Had a Six Month Old Baby in a Hopping John Hung From the Ceiling13A.15.10.02
The LS observed that the Provider had a six month old baby in a hopping john hung from the ceiling. The LS advised the Provider that this is hazardous because it could fall and injure the infant.
Sep 11, 20259 Findings9 Important
- The Provider States That the Injuries Referenced in the Complaint Didn't Occur at Her Home.13A.15.03.05B(1)
- The Provider States That the Injuries Referenced Didn't Happen in the Childcare Home.13A.15.03.05B(2)
- The LS Observed That an Unapproved Residents Are Residing in the Home, Provider's Grandchildren13A.15.03.05C(1)
The LS observed that an unapproved residents are residing in the home, Provider's grandchildren. The Provider's daughter/substitute also has moved in to the home.
- The Provider Didn't Send in Releases to OCC.13A.15.03.05D(1)
- The LS Didn't Notify OCC of New Residents.13A.15.03.05D(2)
- The New Resident Doesn't Have a Medical Form.13A.15.03.05E
- The Home Has a Pest Issue.13A.15.05.01C
- The LS Observed That the Provider Has a Pest Control Box in Her Kitchen Under Stove.13A.15.05.03A
- The LS Observed That the Provider Needs to Put Up a Bottom Gate in Her Room of Care. The Provider Needs to Close the Gates Consistently.13A.15.05.04B(2)
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