Cayla Jones
HEARTHFIRE COURT, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Children's Files Were Missing Evidence That the Parent/guardian Was Provided the Consumer Pamphlet13A.15.03.03E
The children's files were missing evidence that the parent/guardian was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible, that the parent was notified about the consumer pamphlet. See addit
- One Child Enrolled Was Missing Evidence of a Lead Test at 24 Months of Age13A.15.03.04C
One child enrolled was missing evidence of a lead test at 24 months of age. Please obtain the documentation from the parent as soon as possible and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist. See additional comments sheet.
Nov 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The Provider's Mother Got Married and Her Husband Moved in on November 113A.15.03.05D(1)
The provider's mother got married and her husband moved in on November 1, 2023, however, the Licensing Specialist was not made aware until today at this inspection. Please have the new resident complete a notarized release of information and submit to the Licensing Spceialist ASAP.
- The Provider's Mother Got Married and Her Husband Moved in on November 113A.15.03.05D(2)
The provider's mother got married and her husband moved in on November 1, 2023, however, the Licensing Specialist was not made aware until today at this inspection. Please have the new resident complete Maryland and FBI criminal background checks ASAP. The licensing specialist will email the forms
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