Brenda West
STRAUSS AVENUE, INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640Childery 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
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 6, 20261 Finding1 Important
- During the Inspection13A.15.05.04A(1)
During the inspection, there was an approved substitute at the home, at first unbeknownst to the Licensing Specialist because she was in another unapproved room. At arrival, the Licensing Specialist went outside alone to observe the outside area. Later, the Licensing Specialist asked where one of
Jan 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Licensing Specialist Reviewed 9 Children's File's at Today's Inspection13A.15.03.04C
The Licensing Specialist reviewed 9 children's file's at today's inspection. Three of the nine files are for drop in children. All of the files were missing required docuemntatoin. The Licenisng Specialist provided a hand-written list that contained the items that were missing from each of the chi
Jan 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- For the February 2022-2023 Continued Training, the Provider Completed Her Continued Training Late13A.15.06.02B(3)
For the February 2022-2023 continued training, the provider completed her continued training late. It was completed on 4/19/2023 and it was supposed to be completed by the end of February 2023. For this current timeframe, submit at least 12 hours of continued training by the end of February 2024
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