Carrie Newsome
PRESCOTT COURT, WALDORF, MD 20601Childery 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Building & Premises Safety (4), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 18, 20265 Findings5 Important
- There Is One Child in Care Who Is Missing Evidence of a Second Dose of the MMR Vaccine13A.15.03.02A
There is one child in care who is missing evidence of a second dose of the MMR vaccine. Please obtain this documentation and submit a copy to the OCC.
- There Are 4 Children in Care Whose Files Do Not Contain Evidence of a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B
There are 4 children in care whose files do not contain evidence of a lead blood test. Please have the parents obtain this information and send a copy to the OCC.
- There Is One Child in Care Whose Emergency Form Is Missing the Doctor's Contact Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
There is one child in care whose emergency form is missing the doctor's contact information. There is one child in care whose emergency form is missing a daily authorized pick up person listed on the emergency form. Please have the parents complete these sections and send a copy to the OCC.
- There Are 8 Children in Care Whose Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There are 8 children in care whose emergency forms need to be updated. Please have the parents review, make changes as needed, initial, and date the emergency forms and send a copy to the OCC.
- The Provider Has an Above Ground Pool Surrounded by a Deck13A.15.05.05C
The provider has an above ground pool surrounded by a deck. The gate to the pool is closed and locked - when the Licensing Specialist unlocked and opened the gate, the gate would not self close or self latch properly. The two side gates to the deck steps are also not self closing or self latching pr
Jun 2, 20259 Findings9 Important
- There Is One Child Who Is Missing Updated Immunizations13A.15.03.02A
There is one child who is missing updated immunizations. Please ensure that the parents obtain a copy of the updated immunizations for the child's file.
- There Is One Child Who Is 2 Years Old Who Does Not Have Evidence of Lead Blood Testing in Her File13A.15.03.02B
There is one child who is 2 years old who does not have evidence of lead blood testing in her file. Please have the parents obtain this information.
- The Provider Does Not Have Parents Sign the Children in and Out13A.15.03.03B
The provider does not have parents sign the children in and out, as the provider does it, and does not have the parents verify the attendance record. The provider is advised to have parents sign or initial verifying the children's attendance.
- There Is One Child Enrolled Whose Emergency Form Does Not Have at Least One Emergency Contact Person Listed13A.15.03.04A(1)
There is one child enrolled whose emergency form does not have at least one emergency contact person listed. Please ensure the parent lists at least one emergency contact person and their contact information in the event that a parent can not be reached.
- The Provider Has Several Open Litter Boxes in the Living Room on the Main Floor of the Home13A.15.05.03A
The provider has several open litter boxes in the living room on the main floor of the home. The provider indicates that the children spend most of their day downstairs in the basement playroom. The provider uses the dining room on the main floor for eating and play. The provider uses the living roo
- There Are Several Outlets in the Basement That Are Not Capped13A.15.05.04B(1)
There are several outlets in the basement that are not capped. Please ensure that all outlets that are accessible to the children in the child care areas are capped at all times.
- The Provider Does Not Have a Door Knob Cover on the Door at the Top of the Basements Steps13A.15.05.04B(2)
The provider does not have a door knob cover on the door at the top of the basements steps. The provider is advised to place a door knob cover on that door knob to prevent children from accessing the basement stairs.
- The Provider Has an Above Ground Pool That Is Surrounded by a Deck with Railing13A.15.05.05C
The provider has an above ground pool that is surrounded by a deck with railing. The pool deck is separated from the rest of the back deck. There is an access gate to the pool from the back deck that is locked. The Licensing Specialist unlocked the padlock with a key and tested the gate. The gate is
- The Provider Did Not Complete the 2024 Annual Update13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the 2024 annual update. The provider is advised to complete this training and submit the certificate as soon as possible.
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