Deborah Berg
ADAM COURT, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 Children's Records & Files (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing Proper Lead Screenings for 2 Children Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.02B
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing proper lead screenings for 2 children enrolled in care. The provider is to obtain these missing records and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing 2026 Annual Updates on 2 Emergency Cards13A.15.03.04A(3)
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing 2026 annual updates on 2 emergency cards. The provider is to obtain these updates and submit evidence to the LS.
May 20, 20244 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing Part 1 of the Health Assessment for 1 Child Enrolled in Care And…13A.15.03.02A
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing part 1 of the health assessment for 1 child enrolled in care and part 2 of the health assessment for 2 children enrolled in care. The provider to obtain these missing documents and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing Lead Screening for 4 Children Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.02B
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing lead screening for 4 children enrolled in care. The provider to obtain these missing documents and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Was Unable to Locate Her Emergency Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(4)
At the time of this inspection the provider was unable to locate her emergency disaster plan. The provider is to locate this plan, review and update it for 2024 and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing an Operable Flashlight and 1 Gauze Roll From the First Aid Kit13A.15.10.01H(1)
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing an operable flashlight and 1 gauze roll from the first aid kit. The provider is to obtain these items and submit evidence to the LS.
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