Debra Gragan
PIN CUSHION ROAD, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650Childery 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 10, 20245 Findings5 Important
- One Child Needs the Parent Part of the Health Inventory Completed.13A.15.03.02A
- One Child Needs a Lead Blood Test Done at 2 Years of Age.13A.15.03.02B
- One Child Needs Doctor Information on Her Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Provider Could Not Locate Her 2023 Basic Health and Safety Training Certificate. She Will Take It Again and Send to Specialist.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- Provider Did Not Complete Her Required Training for the 11/22-11/23 Year by 11/30/23. It Was Completed on 8/30/24.13A.15.06.02B(3)
Sep 28, 20234 Findings4 Important
- JE Needs Doctor Information on Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- JE, OB, DK, EK, AK Need Emergency Cards Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Provider Didn't Wash Her Hands Before Preparing Apples for the Children13A.15.05.03D(1)
Provider didn't wash her hands before preparing apples for the children. Provider didn't wash the children's hands before serving them apples. Provider is reminded of the need to wash hands.
- Provider Did Not Complete Her Training That Was Due by 11/30/2213A.15.06.02B(3)
Provider did not complete her training that was due by 11/30/22. She owes 10.5 hours. She needs to complete this training immediately and submit to specialist.
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