Dawn Kraham
DUNCAN PLACE, FREDERICK, MD 21703Childery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 8, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Lead Screening Information for One (1) Child in Care13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no evidence of the lead screening information for one (1) child in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screening has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.
May 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 7 Emergency Cards That Had Not Been Annually Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed 7 emergency cards that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency cards have been reviewed, annually updated, obtained and are accessible in the child files.
May 15, 20247 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- LS Observed a Potentially Harmful Item That Was Accessible to Children, Specifically Bleach Wipes13A.15.10.02
LS observed a potentially harmful item that was accessible to children, specifically bleach wipes. Provider moved the item and made them inaccessible to children in care at the time of the inspection.
- Ls Observed No Evidence of a Health Assessment in a Child's File13A.15.03.02A
Ls observed no evidence of a health assessment in a child's file. Provider to submit evidence that the health assessment has been completed and is accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Testing in a Child's File13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no evidence of lead testing in a child's file. Provider to submit evidence that the lead test has been obtained and is accessible in the child's file.
- LS Observed an Emergency Card That Was Not Complete13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed an emergency card that was not complete. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency card has been completed and is accessible in the child file.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Paper Towels in the Basement Child Bathroom13A.15.05.03B
LS observed no evidence of paper towels in the basement child bathroom. Provider placed paper towels accessible to children at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed an Emergency and Disaster Plan That Had Not Been Updated Annually. Provider Reviewed and Updated at the Time of the Inspection.13A.15.10.01A(4)
- LS Observed No Evidence of an Ice Pack in the First Aid Kit.13A.15.10.01H(1)
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