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KERRY ANN LANE, OWINGS, MD 20736Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Dec 10, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 10 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Was No Gate in Place at the Steps in the Basement While Children Under 5 Were Playing in That Space13A.15.05.04B(2)

      There was no gate in place at the steps in the basement while children under 5 were playing in that space. LS discussed with the provider and provider put a gate in place at the bottom of the steps while the LS was present.

  2. Nov 26, 20245 Findings5 Important
    • One Child Who Meets the Birthdate Requirement for Blood Lead Testing Was Missing Blood Test Results During Inspection…13A.15.03.02B

      One child who meets the birthdate requirement for blood lead testing was missing blood test results during inspection today. Please obtain from parent and add to child's file. Please send copy to LS.

    • Two Emergency Forms Need Health Care Provider Information Added; One of Those Forms Needs Parent Signature13A.15.03.04A(1)

      Two emergency forms need health care provider information added; one of those forms needs parent signature. Please obtain from parents and add to children's files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.

    • When LS Was Checking the Bathroom, the Water Temperature Read Between 130-132 Degrees F13A.15.05.01E

      When LS was checking the bathroom, the water temperature read between 130-132 degrees F. Water temperature is not to exceed 120 degrees F. Provider should adjust the temperature of the hot water heater so the water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees F. Please send written plan of correction

    • When Licensing Specialist Arrived at the Provider's Home13A.15.05.06H

      When Licensing Specialist arrived at the provider's home, LS observed a 9 month old infant asleep in an inclined infant toddler rocking chair, which was Fisher Price brand. The chair is not an approved sleep source and the child should have been moved from this chair to an approved sleep source whe

    • When Checking the Bathroom, Licensing Specialist Observed the Cabinet Under the Sink in the Bathroom to Be Unlatched13A.15.10.02

      When checking the bathroom, Licensing Specialist observed the cabinet under the sink in the bathroom to be unlatched. This cabinet contained toothpaste and body lotion, which are considered potential hazards to children, and should be inaccessible to them. Provider should relocate these items to a

  3. Dec 8, 20234 Findings4 Important
    • Provider Has Been Using the 'Den' Room for Infant Sleeping13A.15.05.04A(2)

      Provider has been using the 'den' room for infant sleeping. This room has previously been approved for use, but is not currently approved by the fire marshal's office. LS observed the room during inspection and has no objection to approving the room for use again once fire marshal's office has giv

    • LS Observed a Hole in the Mesh Netting in One of the Portable Playpens Provider Is Using for Infant Sleep13A.15.05.06E

      LS observed a hole in the mesh netting in one of the portable playpens provider is using for infant sleep. Provider should repair or replace playpen. Provider stated she has other playpens and she will replace the one with the hole in it. Please send photo of playpen once replaced or repaired.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Toothpaste and Body Lotion in the Bathroom Sink Cabinet13A.15.10.02

      Licensing Specialist observed toothpaste and body lotion in the bathroom sink cabinet. These items are potentially hazardous to children. Provider relocated the items during the inspection. This is corrected.

    • LS Observed a Mini Trampoline on the Driveway During Inspection Today13A.15.10.03D(2)

      LS observed a mini trampoline on the driveway during inspection today. Children are not allowed to have access to or use any type of trampoline. Please remove the trampoline from the outdoor play area and make sure that it is inaccessible to all child care children. Please send written plan of co

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