Brittany Gaydosh
HOLLYWOOD ROAD, HOLLYWOOD, MD 20636Childery 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
- 7
- 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 Children's Records & Files (6), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 20, 20264 Findings4 Important
- There Are Two Children Who Are Missing Emergency Forms in Their Files13A.15.03.04A(1)
There are two children who are missing emergency forms in their files. Please ensure that you obtain this information to keep in the children's files and send a copy to Licensing.
- There Are Three Children Whose Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There are three children whose emergency forms need to be updated. Please have the parents review, update as needed, initial and date the emergency forms and then send a copy to Licensing.
- The Provider Has a Fenced Play Area13A.15.05.05A
The provider has a fenced play area. Since she lives on a busy road, Licensing has required her to have a self closing, self latching gate. The gate is not self closing and self latching properly. Please ensure that the gate is repaired so it is self closing and self latching properly.
- The Provider Is Not Sure if She Completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider is not sure if she completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update. Provider is advised she needs to complete the course and submit the completion certificate.
Jan 30, 20258 Findings8 Important
- The Provider Does Not Have a Health Inventory Part I or Part II for Any of the Children Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.02A
The provider does not have a Health Inventory Part I or Part II for any of the children enrolled in care. The provider is advised to obtain this information as soon as possible.
- The Provider Does Not Have Evidence of Lead Screenings or Lead Blood Tests for Any of the Children Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.02B
The provider does not have evidence of lead screenings or lead blood tests for any of the children enrolled in care. The provider is advised to obtain this information as soon as possible.
- The Provider Does Not Practice or Record Fire and Emergency Drills. The Provider Is Advised to Practice Drills and Record Them on a Log.13A.15.03.03F
- There Was an Outlet in the Sunroom That Was Not Capped. The Provider Capped the Outlet During the Inspection.13A.15.05.04B(1)
- There Was a Lower Cabinet in the Kitchen That Had Alcohol in It13A.15.05.04B(3)
There was a lower cabinet in the kitchen that had alcohol in it. The provider installed a child proof device to prevent children from accessing the cabinet. The child proof device on the basement steps was broken. The provider installed a working child proof device on the door during the inspection
- The Provider Is Required to Have a Self Closing Self Latching Gate in the Fenced Play Area Due to the Proximity of The…13A.15.05.05B
The provider is required to have a self closing self latching gate in the fenced play area due to the proximity of the house to the busy road. The gate latch is broken so it is not self closing or self latching properly. The provider will need to have this fixed.
- The Provider Does Not Practice Emergency or Fire Drills. The Provider Is Advised to Practice Drills as Required.13A.15.10.01A(3)
- The Provider Has Not Reviewed and Updated Her Emergency and Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(4)
The provider has not reviewed and updated her emergency and disaster plan. Provider is advised to review, update, initial and date the emergency and disaster plan once annually.
Jan 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- There Is One Child Whose Emergency Form Is Missing the Physician's Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
There is one child whose emergency form is missing the physician's information. Please have the parent complete this information and submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist for correction.
- There Is One Child Whose Emergency Form Needs to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There is one child whose emergency form needs to be updated. Please have the parent review, update, sign, and date the emergency form and submit a copy to the Licensing Specialist for correction.
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