Cassandra Aust
FREUNDEL LANE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157Childery 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20264 Findings4 Important
- The Provider Was Unable to Find a Child's Emergency Card.. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of the Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Two of the Emergency Cards Were Not Updated. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of the Emergency Cards.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- The Provider Did Not Complete the 2025 Annual Basic Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
The provider did not complete the 2025 annual Basic Health and Safety training. Please correct immediately and submit a copy of the training certificate.
- The Program Had One High Chair and One Chair Available for Eating13A.15.09.02B
The program had one high chair and one chair available for eating. She has two toddlers and one preschool enrolled in the program. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child care.
Mar 13, 20259 Findings9 Important
- The Providers Contract Did Not Have the Required Information13A.15.03.03A
The Providers contract did not have the required information. Please submit a copy of an updated contract that includes all the required information to the office of Child Care.
- The Provider Did Not Have Evidence That the Parents Are Receiving This Information13A.15.03.03E
The provider did not have evidence that the parents are receiving this information. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- The Provider Did Not Have Record of Fire Drills or Emergency Drills. Please Submit a Correction Plan to the Office of Child Care.13A.15.03.03F
- A Chlld Was in Care That Did Not Have a Lead Screening. Please Submit a Copy of Lead Screening to the Office of Child Care.13A.15.03.04C
- The Main Level Bedroom Is Being Used for Rest Time for a Child Using a Cot13A.15.05.04A(3)
The main level bedroom is being used for rest time for a child using a cot. The main level bedroom had a variety of items that can be a risk to children. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
- The Blind Cord Was Not Secured at Time of Inspection. Provider Secured the Cord at Time of Inspection.13A.15.05.04C(1)
- The Pack and Play Does Not Have a Tight Fitting Sheet. Provider Placed a Tight Fitting Sheet on Pack Play at Time of Inspection.13A.15.05.06A
- The Provider Did Not Complete the Annual Basic Health and Safety Training. Please Submit a Copy of the Training to the Office of Child Care.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- The Provider Did Not Have 12 Hours of Training for the Previous Year13A.15.06.02B(3)
the provider did not have 12 hours of training for the previous year. Please submit a copy of training certificates and the professional development plan.
Mar 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Two of the Emergency Cards Were Not Updated. Please Correct Immediately and Submit a Copy of the Office of Child Care.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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