Bridgette Lawrence
OAK DRIVE, CALIFORNIA, MD 20619Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Parent Communication & Policies (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 29, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Provider Was Unable to Provide a File for One of the Children. One Child Needs Evidence of Having Received the MMR and Varicella Shots.13A.15.03.02A
- Two Children Need Evidence of Lead Blood Test.13A.15.03.02B
- There Were 4 Children Outside Without the Provider or Substitute When Specialist Arrived13A.15.08.01C(2)
There were 4 children outside without the provider or substitute when specialist arrived. 3 of the children were not in care with the provider but one was. The child is 5 years old. Provider or the substitute must be outside with any child who is under 6 years of age. Provider came out with the infa
Jun 3, 202511 Findings11 Important
- Three Children Need Part I of the Health Inventory Completed13A.15.03.02A
Three children need part I of the health inventory completed. 2 children need part II of the health inventory. One child needs an updated shot record.
- 4 Children Need Evidence of Having Had a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B
4 children need evidence of having had a lead blood test. 3 of the children need the 2 year lead blood test and one needs the 1 year lead blood test.
- One Child Needs the Days of Service Indicated on His Parent Agreement.13A.15.03.03A
- Provider Was Unable to Show Specialist Her Attendance Records13A.15.03.03B
Provider was unable to show specialist her attendance records. Provider is reminded that she needs to maintain daily attendance and have it accessible to the specialist upon a visit.
- 4 Children Didn't Have Evidence of the Parent's Having Received the Consumer Pamphlet.13A.15.03.03E
- 3 Children Need Doctor Information on Their Emergency Cards.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- 2 Children Need Permission to Transport.13A.15.03.04B(3)
- There Needs to Be a Safety Latch on the Lower Bathroom Sink Cabinet Aas There Are Cleaning Products in the Cabinet.13A.15.05.04B(3)
- The 18 Month Old Was Napping in the Bedroom Off the Daycare Room When Specialist Arrived13A.15.08.01D(3)
The 18 month old was napping in the bedroom off the daycare room when specialist arrived. The child woke up fairly quickly after specialist arrived. The provider has a video and sound monitor to maintain sight and sound. However the door to the bedroom was closed. Provider is reminded that if a chil
- Specialist Did Not Observe in the Children's Records That the Parents Have Received a Screen Time Policy13A.15.09.01B(6)
Specialist did not observe in the children's records that the parents have received a screen time policy. Provider needs to have a screen time policy and there needs to be acknowledgement that the parents have received it.
- The First Aid Kit Needs Band Aids and 2 Rolls of Rolled Gauze.13A.15.10.01H(1)
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