Christine Branch
BARCROFT DRIVE, SPRINGDALE, MD 20774Childery 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), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 31, 20259 Findings9 Important
- LS Conducted a Mandatory Inspection Today and Observed 2 Children Without Emergency Cards on Record.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Conducted a Mandatory Inspection Today and Observed 4 Children Without Updated Emergency Forms on Record.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation Today Regarding Allegations That the Provider Had a Total of 10 Children in Care13A.15.04.03A
LS conducted a Complaint Investigation today regarding allegations that the provider had a total of 10 children in care. LS observed 9 children present. LS observed that parents of 2 children arrived within 15 minutes. Capacity observed, compliant and corrected.
- LS Conducted a Mandatory Inspection Today and Observed 9 Children Present During Inspection13A.15.04.03A
LS conducted a Mandatory Inspection today and observed 9 children present during inspection. Per regulation Provider cannot exceed 8 children. Corrected onsite.
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation Today and Observed 4 Children Under the Age of 2 Years Old13A.15.04.03B
LS conducted a Complaint Investigation today and observed 4 children under the age of 2 years old. Provider is licensed for 2 children under the age of 2 years old. LS observed that parents of 2 children arrived within 15 minutes. Corrected.
- LS Conducted a Mandatory Inspection and Observed Provider with 4 Children Under 2 Years Old Present13A.15.04.03B
LS conducted a Mandatory Inspection and observed Provider with 4 children under 2 years old present. Provider is licensed for 2 children under 2 years old. Corrected onsite.
- LS Conducted a Complaint Today and Observed Provider Over Capacity13A.15.08.01A
LS conducted a Complaint today and observed Provider over capacity. LS discussed with Provider to always provider adequate supervision to all children. Corrected.
- LS Observed During a Mandatory Inspection Today Provider Being Over Capacity13A.15.08.01A
LS observed during a Mandatory Inspection today Provider being over capacity. LS discussed with Provider that adequate supervision must be provided to all children in the Family Child Care. Corrected onsite.
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation Today and the Provider Informed LS That She Had 8 Cases of Hands, Foot and Mouth13A.15.11.03
LS conducted a Complaint Investigation today and the Provider informed LS that she had 8 cases of Hands, Foot and Mouth. She stated she was unaware she had to inform the OCC. LS discussed with Provider that any cases over 2 or 3 must be reported to the health department and the OCC. Corrected onsite
Nov 20, 20242 Findings2 Important
- While Conducting a Full Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Without Part 1 of the Health Assessment and No Lead Certificate.13A.15.03.02A
- Licensing Specialist Conducted a Full Inspection and Observed 1 Child Without an Updated Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 6 Children with Without Annual Updates for the Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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