Dana Yint
SPRING FOREST ROAD, FREDERICK, MD 21701Childery 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). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- One Emergency Form Needs the Emergency Contacts' Addresses Added, and the Parent's Signature13A.15.03.04A(1)
One emergency form needs the emergency contacts' addresses added, and the parent's signature. Provider will send this to LS when it has been corrected.
Jun 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- One Child in Care Is Missing Health Inventory Parts 1 and 2. When These Are Obtained, Provider Will Send Them to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.02A
- Two Forms Were Missing Information and Provider Completed This at the Time of the Visit.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Jun 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
- One Child Is Missing Part 2 of the Health Inventory and Two Are Missing Immunizations13A.15.03.02A
One child is missing part 2 of the health inventory and two are missing immunizations. Provider will get these and send to LS for correction.
- One Child Is Missing a Lead Test. Provider Will Get This and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.02B
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