Claire Hetsberger
WORRELL AVENUE, LANHAM, MD 20706Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 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
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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Evidence of the Play Area Maintain and Free From Conditions13A.15.05.05A
LS observed evidence of the play area maintain and free from conditions, however in order to get to the play area the children must walk down steps. LS observed evidence of the children having access to the storage door underneath of the daycare home. LS observed the step area with boxes, cleaning e
- LS Observed Evidence of One Porta Crib Stored in the Basement of the Daycare Family Home13A.15.05.06C(1)
LS observed evidence of one porta crib stored in the basement of the daycare family home. The provider has a registration for two children under two. Please correct as soon as possible.
Mar 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- During the Mandatory Inspection the Provider Disclosed That Her Second Cousin Was Staying in the Shed Which Is in The…13A.15.03.05C(1)
During the Mandatory inspection the provider disclosed that her second cousin was staying in the shed which is in the provider’s backyard. The provider stated that her second cousin arrived at her home a week or two ago. The provider stated that he was supposed to stay for one day or a weekend to me
- LS Discussed with the Provider This Date to Make Sure That All Areas and or Rooms Are Free From Clutter.13A.15.05.03A
- LS Observed Evidence of Cracks and Soiled Diapering Mat Which Is Located on Top of a Wooden Diapering Station13A.15.05.03E(3)
LS observed evidence of cracks and soiled diapering mat which is located on top of a wooden diapering station. LS observed the diapering station with chipping and peeling paint.
- LS Observed Evidence of Large Concrete Blocks13A.15.05.05A
LS observed evidence of large concrete blocks, bricks, roof shingles all over the yard, children's toys all over the yard, buckets, boxes, doors, lumber and large branches accessible to the outdoor activity area during the Mandatory Inspection.
Mar 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Health Inventory Part 1 and 2 for Two Children in Care13A.15.03.02A
LS observed no evidence of health inventory part 1 and 2 for two children in care. LS observed no updated immunizations for one child in care.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screening for Two Children in Care.13A.15.03.02B
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