Damiana Layne
MEGAN LANE, GREENBELT, MD 20770Childery 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 21, 20255 Findings5 Important
- During the Mandatory Inspection LS Observed Three Children Younger Than 2 Years Old Present with the Provider13A.15.04.03B
During the Mandatory Inspection LS observed three children younger than 2 years old present with the provider. LS requested for the provider to disenroll one child under two years old immediately. Provider called parent to pick up at 10:12 am and the parent picked up at 10:45 am. An unannounced foll
- LS Explained to the Provider That She Put the Children Health13A.15.07.07A
LS explained to the provider that she put the children health, safety and security at risk when she went upstairs to open the front door of the daycare home for a parent.
- LS Explained to the Provider That She Put the Children Health13A.15.08.01B(2)
LS explained to the provider that she put the children health, safety and security at risk when she went upstairs to open the front door of the daycare home for a parent.
- During the Mandatory Inspection LS Observed Evidence of a Parent Dropping Off Her Children at the Front Door Entrance…13A.15.08.01B(3)
During the Mandatory Inspection LS observed evidence of a parent dropping off her children at the front door entrance which is located on the first level of the daycare home. The first level of the home is not an approved by the Office of Childcare. The daycare entrance is located in the rear of the
- LS Discussed with the Provider That She Can Not Leave the Children Unsupervised to Go Upstairs to Another Level to Open…13A.15.08.01B(4)
LS discussed with the provider that she can not leave the children unsupervised to go upstairs to another level to open the door for a parent because its raining outside.
Jun 20, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Evidence of Mice Droppings on the Desk and on the Bottom of the Art Easel Located in the Tv Room13A.15.05.01C
LS observed evidence of mice droppings on the desk and on the bottom of the art easel located in the tv room. Please submit a plan of action immediately.
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