Cheryl Banks
SUMMERSHADE WAY, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- A Child in Care Did Not Have a Lead Screening. The Child's Date of Birth Is 11/04/2025.13A.15.03.02B
- One Child in Care Was Missing the Lead Screening.13A.15.03.04C
- The Provider Had Her Granddaughter, Kelsey, Present at This Inspection Interacting with the Children13A.15.06.03B(1)
The provider had her granddaughter, Kelsey, present at this inspection interacting with the children. The granddaughter is 19 years old. Licensing has not received a release of information, medical or fingerprint results for Kelsey. Licensing did receive a substitute orientation for Kelsey but the p
May 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have Health Inventory Part One and Part Two for One Child13A.15.03.04C
The provider did not have Health Inventory Part One and Part two for one child. Another child's emergency form was missing child physician's information. Correct immediately.
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