Cecile Bennett
BRIAR OAK CT, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Children's Records & Files (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.03.03G
LS did not observe the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update. The provider will complete the training and send it via email to the office of child care.
Apr 29, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed Several Children in Care Missing the Following Physicians Information, Dates and Hours of Attendance, Childs Address.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Was Informed That the Providers Mother In-law Moved Into the Child Care Home13A.15.03.05D(1)
LS was informed that the Providers mother in-law moved into the child care home, the office of child care was not informed that this person had moved into the home. No release of information received for new resident
- LS Was Informed That the Providers Mother In-law Moved Into the Child Care Home13A.15.03.05D(2)
LS was informed that the Providers mother in-law moved into the child care home, the office of child care was not informed that this person had moved into the home. No Federal or Sate Background received for new resident
- LS Was Informed That the Providers Mother In-law Moved Into the Child Care Home13A.15.03.05E
LS was informed that the Providers mother in-law moved into the child care home, the office of child care was not informed that this person had moved into the home. No medical evaluation was received for new resident
May 31, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Emergency Forms Missing Physicians Information.13A.15.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe a Written Disaster Plan That Was Practiced at Lease Twice per Year13A.15.10.01A(3)
LS did not observe a written disaster plan that was practiced at lease twice per year. Provider stated that she does do them however she does not record them on a log.
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