Debra Harrison
AQUARIUS COURT, FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744Childery Rating: 3/5
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.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 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Drop in Child Missing Medical and Must Submit Copy of the Missing Medical13A.15.03.04C
Apr 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Came Into the Daycare Area and Observed Child Sleeping in an Infant Seat13A.15.05.06H
LS came into the daycare area and observed child sleeping in an infant seat. Per the provider the child had just fallen asleep and was immediately removed from the infant seat. Once the child was moved, the child woke up and the provider let the child remain up and held the child who was crying at t
Apr 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Follow Up Visit Was Conducted and Observe 5 Three Year Old Children in Care13A.15.03.04C
A follow up visit was conducted and observe 5 three year old children in care. after the site visit of last week , informed children can not return until documentation has been received. Today arrived at site and found 5 children of which there were 2 without medical records. Informed provider to co
Nov 4, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Upon Arrival , Licensing Specialist Asked Provider for Emergency Forms for Children in Care13A.15.03.04A(1)
Upon arrival , licensing specialist asked provider for emergency forms for children in care. These forms were not available for review. Provider called parent and parent emailed emergency forms. After review by specialist missing 2 children emergency forms. These forms must be submit to office of
- Ls Discussed Annual Update for Emergency Forms. Emergency Forms Were Not Updated by Parents.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Child Sleeping in an Infant Seat and Discussed with Provider to Remove Child13A.15.05.06H
Licensing specialist observed child sleeping in an infant seat and discussed with provider to remove child. Child was removed and placed in appropriate sleeping surface with hesitation. Corrected while o site.
Dec 7, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Submit Documentation for Children Records13A.15.03.02A
- Submit Documentation13A.15.03.03B
- Records Must Be Made Available on Request and Reviewed by Specialist.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Submit Documentation Before December 31,2023.13A.15.03.04C
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