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Childery

Danbury Before and After Care Center

SILVER HILL ROAD, FORESTVILLE, MD 20747Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
78
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Sep 24, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
11 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Children's Records & Files (4), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.

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  1. Aug 28, 20244 Findings4 Important
    • LS Observed That Total of Three (3) Children Who Are Required to Have Emergency Forms Annually Updated.13A.16.03.04C
    • LS Observed a Total of Two (2) Children Are Required to Have Part I and a Total of Eight (8) Children Are Required To…13A.16.03.04D(3)

      LS observed a total of two (2) children are required to have Part I and a total of eight (8) children are required to have Part II signed/dated for the health assessment.

    • LS Observed a Total of One (1) Child Who Is Required to Have Lead Screening.13A.16.03.04E
    • LS a Total of Three (3) Children Who Are Required to Have Immunizations Completed.13A.16.03.04G
  2. Jul 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Upon Arriving to Conduct a Monitoring Today Licensing Specialist Observed Child Care Staff Loading Children Into Two 15…13A.16.10.06A

      Upon arriving to conduct a Monitoring today Licensing Specialist observed Child Care staff loading children into two 15 passenger vans. Specialist observed 4 children sitting on a 3 seat row. Specialist informed staff and Director that each child must have their own seat and seatbelt according to Ma

  3. May 31, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Conducted a Monitoring Today and Observed One 4 Year Old Unsupervised Going to Restroom13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      Licensing Specialist conducted a Monitoring today and observed one 4 year old unsupervised going to restroom. Supervision shall be ensures at all times to all children enrolled in care. Corrected onsite.

    • Licensing Specialist Conducted a Monitoring Today and Observed Classroom Number 2 Without Supervision Due to Teacher…13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      Licensing Specialist conducted a Monitoring today and observed classroom number 2 without supervision due to teacher stepping into another room. Center shall ensure adequate supervision to all children at all times on premises.

    • Licensing Specialist Conducted a Monitoring Today and Observed No Designated Teacher in Charge of Center in the Absence…13A.16.08.02D(1)

      Licensing Specialist conducted a Monitoring today and observed no designated teacher in charge of center in the absence of the Director of the center. Operator shall designate an child care teacher to be in charge temporary in the absence of the Director.

  4. Mar 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • While Conducting a Monitoring Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed Classroom 113A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

      While conducting a Monitoring Inspection Licensing Specialist observed classroom 1, classroom 2 and classroom 3 without adequate supervision. When entering into classroom 3 there was no teacher or staff present in the room. Director covered classroom to bring classroom into compliance. Corrected ons

    • While Conducting a Monitoring Inspection Licensing Specialist Observed Two Classrooms in Violation of the Child/ Staff…13A.16.08.03C(2)

      While conducting a Monitoring Inspection Licensing Specialist observed two classrooms in violation of the child/ staff ratio. Specialist observed one teacher standing in between a joint door supervising two classrooms, classroom 1 and 2. Classroom one had four 2 year old children and classroom 2 had

    • While Conducting a Monitoring Inspection Licensing Observed Classroom 1 the 2 Year Old Classroom Without the Proper…13A.16.08.08B(1)

      While conducting a Monitoring Inspection Licensing observed classroom 1 the 2 year old classroom without the proper supervision. One child was at the table crying while eating a snack and the other three children were laying down asleep. Specialist also observed classroom 2 the 3 and 4 year old room

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