Carmencita Jones
CASTLETON DRIVE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- While Conducting a Complaint Investigation Today in Regards to Physical Child Discipline13A.15.07.04B(4)
While conducting a Complaint Investigation today in regards to physical child discipline, Provider stated that she did in fact tap a child on their hand to prevent injuries to other children due to the child's behavior. LS discussed with Provider that under no circumstance should a child be hit as a
- While Conducting a Complaint Investigation Provider Admitted to Not Allowing Parents Access to the Child Care Area13A.15.07.05
While conducting a Complaint Investigation Provider admitted to not allowing parents access to the child care area. Provider stated she was still abiding by the COVID policy. LS informed Provider that the COVID policy is no longer active and parents shall be allowed into child care areas during oper
Oct 21, 20243 Findings3 Important
- During Full Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Without Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Assessment Or…13A.15.03.02A
During Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed one child without Part 1 and Part 2 of the Health Assessment or Lead testing. Specialist reiterated that no child should be admitted with the following documents.
- During a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Without an Emergency Form on File13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed one child without an Emergency Form on file. All children must have emergency information provided that's in care of family child care.
- While Conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed 2 Children Without Updated Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
While conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist observed 2 children without updated Emergency Forms. Specialist informed Provider Emergency Forms must be updated annually.
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