Darlene Carroll
FOREST DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery 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 (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Who Was Missing Lead Test Information and One Child Who Was Missing 2nd Lead…13A.15.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed one child who was missing lead test information and one child who was missing 2nd lead testing information. Provider needs to obtain and send copies to Licensing Specialist.
Dec 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Missing an Emergency Card13A.15.03.04A(1)
Licensing Specialist observed one child missing an emergency card. Provider needs to submit a copy of the child's emergency card to Licensing Specialist once it is obtained.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children Needing Their Emergency Cards Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
Licensing Specialist observed two children needing their emergency cards updated. Provider needs to send Licensing Specialist copies of updated emergency cards.
Dec 5, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Few Children in Care Missing Lead Certificates at the Time of Inspection.13A.15.03.04C
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