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Childery

CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Jenifer

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 14 Findings
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8), Children's Records & Files (5), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Oct 23, 202513 Findings13 Important
    • A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and Within This Sample There Was One File That Did Not Contain Evidence The…13A.16.03.02C(1)

      A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there was one file that did not contain evidence the parent was provided the consumer education pamphlet. Please have the parent sign a copy of the form immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. The Director should re

    • A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and Within This Sample There Was One File That Did Not Contain a Written…13A.16.03.03D

      A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there was one file that did not contain a written contract. Please complete a written agreement with the parent of the child that it is missing and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. The Director should review all files to be

    • All of the Emergency Forms Were Reviewed13A.16.03.04C

      All of the emergency forms were reviewed. There was 1 child's file that did not have an emergency form. Please have the parent complete an emergency form immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.

    • A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and Within This Sample There Were 2 Files That Did Not Have a Health…13A.16.03.04D(1-2)

      A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there were 2 files that did not have a Health Inventory Part I. Please have the parent complete the form immediately and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. The Director should review all files to be sure they have the required

    • A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and Within This Sample There Were 2 Files That Did Not Have a Health…13A.16.03.04D(3)

      A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there were 2 files that did not have a Health Inventory Part II. Please have the parent have the doctor complete this form and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. The Director should review all files to be sure they have the req

    • A Sample of Children's Files Were Reviewed and Within This Sample There Were 4 Files That Did Not Have Evidence of A…13A.16.03.04E

      A sample of children's files were reviewed and within this sample there were 4 files that did not have evidence of a lead blood test or lead screen. Please have the parent obtain the appropriate test or screen, place in child's file and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist. The Director should

    • The Office of Child Care Has N.T13A.16.03.05D(1)

      The Office of Child Care has N.T. listed as a substitute, however the site director is not familiar with the person and there is no file at the center for her. Please submit a 1203 to delete this person if she is not a substitute at the site or if she is going to be used as a substitute please have

    • There Are 3 Substitutes, N13A.16.06.02

      There are 3 substitutes, N. T., S.J., and K.B., that do not have evidence of the center orientation being completed with them. Please complete the orientation with the staff and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.

    • There Is One Staff, K.R., That Did Not Have Evidence of a Medical Evaluation Being Completed13A.16.06.04A(1)

      There is one staff, K.R., that did not have evidence of a medical evaluation being completed. Please obtain the medical evaluation from the staff and send a copy to the Licensing Specialist.

    • The Director Has 2 Hours of Approved Continued Training for Her Training Cycle of 8/24-8/2513A.16.06.05C(1)

      The director has 2 hours of approved continued training for her training cycle of 8/24-8/25, she will need to complete another 10 hours immediately. Once completed please send copies of the training certificates to the Licensing Specialist.

    • There Are 2 Teachers That Have Not Completed the Required Number of Hours of Approved Continued Training in Their 24-25…13A.16.06.10C(1)

      There are 2 teachers that have not completed the required number of hours of approved continued training in their 24-25 training cycle. See additional comments sheet for details. Please send copies of each training certificate to the Licensing Specialist once completed.

    • T.R. Did Not Complete the Initial Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Employment13A.16.06.12A(3)

      T.R. did not complete the Initial Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of employment. The site director stated that this person is away a college and that she only works on breaks so it was discussed to submit a 1203 to change her status to a substitute. If that is the case she is not r

    • T.R., That Did Not Complete an Aide Orientation Within 6 Months of Employment13A.16.06.12C

      T.R., that did not complete an aide orientation within 6 months of employment. The site director stated that this person is away at college and that she only works on breaks so it was discussed to submit a 1203 to change her status to a substitute. If that is the case she is not required to take t

  2. Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Director Has Completed 2.5 Hours of Approved Continued Training for Her Training Cycle of 8/23-8/2413A.16.06.05C(1)

      The Director has completed 2.5 hours of approved continued training for her training cycle of 8/23-8/24. Please complete another 9.5 hours of approved continued training immediately and send copies of completed training certificates to the Licensing Specialist.