Bethany Kitts
GRAY MOUNT CIRCLE, ELKTON, MD 21921Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20254 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Children Files and Child 2 and 4 Were Missing Lead Screening/test.13A.15.03.02B
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Home and Observed Blankets13A.15.05.04A(6)
At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed the home and observed blankets, boots, sneakers, coats, and other items on the floor in several of the childcare areas.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Home and in One of the Rooms the Cap Is Missing From the Outlet.13A.15.05.04B(1)
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Reviewed the Sleep Furnishings and Observed a Child Over 12months Was Still…13A.15.05.06D
At the time of the inspection the LS reviewed the sleep furnishings and observed a child over 12months was still sleeping in a playpen without a parents consent form on file. Provider stated they are transitioning the child to the mats but they haven't finish transitioning.
Dec 27, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Two of the Four Children Enrolled in Care Did Not Have Evidence of the Lead Blood Test.13A.15.03.02B
- Two of the Four Children Enrolled in Care Emergency Information Was Missing Either the Source of Health Care And…13A.15.03.04C
Two of the four children enrolled in care emergency information was missing either the source of health care and telephone number and parent's work telephone number.
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