Betty King
MOUNTAIN APPROACH ROAD, ADAMSTOWN, MD 21710Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of the Provider's Discipline Policy13A.15.03.03A
At the time of inspection Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of the provider's discipline policy. The provider shall revise the written agreement to include the discipline policy and submit evidence to the OCC.
- At the Time of Inspection13A.15.09.01B(6)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that parents were given a written screen time policy. The provider shall submit photographic evidence that parents were given a written screen time policy.
Nov 20, 20233 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.15.03.03E
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that parents were given consumer education on child care and how to file a compliant. The provider posted the guide to regulated child care during the inspection.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Lead Blood Test for 3 Children Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of a lead blood test for 3 children enrolled in care. One child's file was missing an immunization record.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of Safety Pins, Tweezers, a Thick Gauze Pad, or Fragrance-free Liquid Soap in the First Aid Kit.13A.15.10.01H(1)
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