Charlana Edmonds
CHANNEL COURT, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20255 Findings5 Important
- There Are Three Children Who Did Not Have Updated Immunization Records in Their Files Today and Two Children Who Did…13A.15.03.02A
There are three children who did not have updated immunization records in their files today and two children who did not have any immunization records in their files today. There is one child who did not have Part 1 or Part 2 of the health inventory forms in their file and 1 child who did not have
- There Are Four Children Who Did Not Have Blood Lead Test Results in Their Files During the Inspection Today13A.15.03.02B
There are four children who did not have blood lead test results in their files during the inspection today. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to LS.
- There Is One Child Who Did Not Have a Written Parent Agreement in Their File Today During the Inspection13A.15.03.03A
There is one child who did not have a written parent agreement in their file today during the inspection. Please obtain from the parent and add to the child's file. Please send a copy to the LS.
- There Was No Emergency Form Today for One Child13A.15.03.04A(1)
There was no emergency form today for one child. One child needs health care provider information added to their emergency form. One child needs parent signature on their form Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to LS.
- There Is One Child Who Needs Their Emergency Form Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There is one child who needs their emergency form updated. Please have parents update the form and add to the child's file. Please send copy to LS.
Dec 3, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Provider Stated She Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update That Was Due by 3-31-24 and Emailed It to LS13A.15.06.02B(1)
Provider stated she completed the 2023 basic health and safety update that was due by 3-31-24 and emailed it to LS. Provider could not locate the certificate during inspection today and LS does not have a copy of the certificate printed in the provider's file or by email. Provider should locate th
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Child Size Trampoline in the Area Provider Uses for Child Care13A.15.10.03D(2)
Licensing Specialist observed a child size trampoline in the area provider uses for child care, which is accessible to the children. Provider also has a trampoline for her own children that is accessible in front of the house. Child care children are not allowed to use trampolines during child car
Dec 13, 20233 Findings3 Important
- There Is One Child Missing an Updated Immunization Record and One Child Missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory Form And…13A.15.03.02A
There is one child missing an updated immunization record and one child missing Part 2 of the health inventory form and the blood lead testing certificate and results. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- Provider Has One Cosco Playpen She Has Been Using That Has a Large Hole in the Mesh13A.15.05.06E
Provider has one Cosco playpen she has been using that has a large hole in the mesh. This is a potential hazard and provider should immediately stop using this playpen. Provider has 4 additional playpens and a crib. Provider stated she will replace the playpen with the hole immediately with anothe
- Licensing Specialist Observed Provider's Fire Drill and Emergency Drill Record13A.15.10.01A(3)
Licensing Specialist observed provider's fire drill and emergency drill record. Provider recorded disaster drills for September 2022 and May, June and October 2023, but did not record fire drills for those months. Provider is reminded fire drills are to be conducted and recorded at least once per
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