Cherena Kinchen
MARY SHELLEY PLACE, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695Childery 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 (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Emergency Form for 2 Children in Care Do Not Contain the Physician's Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
The emergency form for 2 children in care do not contain the physician's information. Please obtain the information from the parent as soon as possible and ensure that the parent completes, signs, and dates the emergency form. Once the emergency form is completed, please forward a copy to the Licens
Dec 6, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Several Children's Files Were Missing Evidence That the Parent/guardian Was Provided the Consumer Pamphlet13A.15.03.03E
Several children's files were missing evidence that the parent/guardian was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist as soon as possible, that the parent was notified about the consumer pamphlet.
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.15.03.04C
At the time of the inspection, one child in care was missing evidence of a lead test at 24 months of age and another child was missing evidence of a lead test at 12 months of age. The specialist also noted that one child was missing evidence of an updated immunization record and another child was mi
- At the Time of the Inspection13A.15.05.04B(2)
At the time of the inspection, there was a safety gate in place at the bottom of the basement stairs however it was not secured. Please ensure that the safety gate at the bottom of the basement stairs is secured at all times to prevent children from climbing and falling down the stairs when in care
- At the Time of the Inspection, There Were Air Fresheners in the Bathroom in Reach of the Children13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection, there were air fresheners in the bathroom in reach of the children. If accessed by the children the air fresheners could be harmful to them. The provider corrected this on site by relocating the air fresheners making them inaccessible to the children in care. Please en
Oct 26, 20236 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- During the Time of the Inspection the Licensing Specialist Observed an Infant Asleep Inside of an Infant Carrier13A.15.05.06H
During the time of the inspection the Licensing specialist observed an infant asleep inside of an infant carrier. When the Specialist spoke with the co-provider about moving the sleeping infant to an approved sleep source, she stated that the parent wants the child to sleep in the carrier. Specialis
- During the Review of the Children's Emergency Cards the Information Provided Was Not on an Approved OCC Form and Did…13A.15.03.04A(1)
During the review of the children's emergency cards the information provided was not on an approved OCC form and did not contain the same information as the OCC emergency form. Please have the parents complete, sign, and date the approved OCC emergency form. Once the emergency cards are obtained, pl
- During the Inspection the Licensing Specialist Observed Electrical Sockets Within the Reach of Children That Were Not…13A.15.05.04B(1)
During the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed electrical sockets within the reach of children that were not capped or plugged inside of the nap room. Please be sure that outlets accessible to the children in care are capped or plugged and submit photos for corrections.
- There Was Not a Safety Gate Placed at the Bottom of the Stairs Leading to the Upper Level of the Home13A.15.05.04B(2)
There was not a safety gate placed at the bottom of the stairs leading to the upper level of the home. Please be sure to keep a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent children from climbing and falling down the stairs when in care. The co-provider corrected this on site by placing a safe
- When the Licensing Specialists Arrived at the Family Child Care Home It Was Observed That the Co-provider Was Sitting…13A.15.08.01C(1)
When the Licensing Specialists arrived at the family child care home it was observed that the co-provider was sitting in a car parked outside of the home, with the car doors closed. The co-provider was sitting in the passenger seat and a male was sitting in the driver’s seat. Before ringing the door
- Upon Inspection of the Child Care Area the Licensing Specialist Observed Food and Cleaning Agents Stored Together On…13A.15.12.02A
Upon inspection of the child care area the Licensing Specialist observed food and cleaning agents stored together on top of the microwave. Cleaning agents and food items should be stored separately. The co-provider corrected this on site by storing the cleaning agents in a different location.
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