Crystal Thompson
ARNCLIFFE ROAD, ESSEX, MD 21221Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 28, 202513 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- Ls Observed a Child in Care Younger Than 5 and There Was Not a Protective Barrier at the Bottom of the Steps or Top Of…13A.15.05.04B(2)
Ls observed a child in care younger than 5 and there was not a protective barrier at the bottom of the steps or top of the steps and by the basement door. Ls observed that the upstairs rooms that are off limit was open ;and accessible to children with potential hazardous items in them
- Ls Observed That the Provider Did Not Have a Daily Attendance Sheet Verified by Parents13A.15.03.03B
- LS Observed That Provide Did Not Have Documentation of Information From Licensing Agency to Give to Parents13A.15.03.03E
- Ls Observed That Provider Did Not Have a Record of Fire/emergency Drills13A.15.03.03F
- Ls Observed That 1emergency Form Was Not on an Approved Licensing Agency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Ls Observed That 2 Children Were Missing Health Inventory 2 and 1 Child Did Not Have Health Inventory 1 and 2 and No…13A.15.03.04C
Ls observed that 2 children were missing health inventory 2 and 1 child did not have health inventory 1 and 2 and no emergency card, and 1 child emergency form did not have the doctors; information at the bottom
- Ls Observed That the Ceiling by the Bathroom Was Chipping and Peeling13A.15.05.01B
- LS Observed in the Bathroom on the Bottom Shelf and in the Cabinet Drawer Potential Hazards Product Within Reach of Children13A.15.05.04B(3)
- Ls Arrived and Child Under Two Was Watching a Tablet13A.15.09.01B(3)
- Ls Observed That Provider Did Not Have a Screen Time Policy13A.15.09.01B(6)
- Ls Observed That the Provider Did Not Have Record of Disater Plan13A.15.10.01A(3)
- Ls Observed That the Diaster Plan Was Not Updated13A.15.10.01A(4)
- Ls Observed That the Emergency Escape Route Floor Plan Was Posted13A.15.10.01B(1)