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Childery

Cecilia Soto

GREENBERRY ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740Childery Rating: 3/5

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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
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
8
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 8 Findings
8 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.

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  1. May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • In the Backyard, Garden Pruners Were Left Out in the Yard13A.15.10.02

      In the backyard, garden pruners were left out in the yard. Prior to the inspection ending today, the provider relocated the garden pruners to the shed where the tool item was not accessible to children.

  2. May 1, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Provider Did Not Have Recorded All Fire/emergency Drills for 202413A.15.03.03F

      Provider did not have recorded all fire/emergency drills for 2024. Provider documented all drills that occurred in 2024 prior to the inspection ending today.

    • One Child's Emergency Form Did Not Have a Parent Contact Number Listed. The Emergency Form Was Updated Prior to the Inspection Ending Today.13A.15.03.04A(1)
  3. May 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Two Cleaning Agents Were on a Lower Cabinet Shelf in the Bathroom.13A.15.10.02
  4. Jun 22, 20234 Findings4 Important
    • Provider Was Missing Two Health Inventory Forms for 2 Children in Care. Provider Will Send Copies to OCC by July 15th, 2023.13A.15.03.02A
    • Provider Is Registered for 2 Children Under Two Years13A.15.05.06C(1)

      Provider is registered for 2 children under two years. Only one pack and play was present during the inspection. There was a wooden cradle present, but the provider was reminded that furniture piece is not an approved rest furnishing option.

    • First Aid Kit Was Missing the Fragrance Free Soap13A.15.10.01H(1)

      First Aid kit was missing the fragrance free soap. LS provided provider with recommended soap handout of products available to meet First Aid kit requirements.

    • Two Cleaning Agent Bottles Were Located Under Bathroom Sink Cabinet (Easily Accessible to Children)13A.15.10.02

      Two cleaning agent bottles were located under bathroom sink cabinet (easily accessible to children). Provider removed the bottles to a higher cabinet. LS reminded provider to have safety locks on the bathroom cabinet for any cleaning items being stored in that location.

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