Ceaira Pettus
W FURNACE BRANCH ROAD, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 5
- 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 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
- 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 19, 20263 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed Fire Drill Log Is Incomplete for January 2026 and No Fire Drill Has Been Conducted for February 202613A.15.03.03F
LS observed fire drill log is incomplete for January 2026 and no fire drill has been conducted for February 2026. Provider must send LS evidence of completed fire drill log.
- LS Observed That the Provider Does Not Have Written Permission From the Parents to Transport Children to and From…13A.15.03.04B(3)
LS observed that the provider does not have written permission from the parents to transport children to and from elementary school in the providers vehicle. Provider must submit evidence of that they have obtained written permission from parents to transport children in their vehicle.
- LS Observed the the Provider Has Not Completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.06.02B(1)
LS observed the the provider has not completed the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update. Provider has registered for the next cohort and will email certificate upon completion of training.
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