Catherine Miller
GOLDENROD DRIVE, GREAT MILLS, MD 20634Childery 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 (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
- One Emergency Card Needed Updating. This Was Corrected During the Inspection as the Parent Was on Site.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Specialist Has Not Received Provider's 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
Specialist has not received provider's 2025 Basic Health and Safety training. It was due by 12/31/25. She needs to complete this training immediately and submit a copy of the certificate to specialist.
Mar 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
- One Child Needs an Updated Shot Record That Shows She Has 4 DTP Shots and 4 Hib Shots.13A.15.03.02A
- There Are 4 Children Who Need Evidence of Having Had a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B
There are 4 children who need evidence of having had a lead blood test. One needs the 1 year lead blood test and the other 3 need the 2 year lead blood test.
- There Was a Bottle of Round Up Accessible to Children Outside. Provider Needs to Move It to an Out of Reach Location.13A.15.05.05A
- The First Aid Kit Needs Bandaging Tape.13A.15.10.01H(1)
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