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Childery

Diane Bayton

LIMESTONE COURT, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Apr 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 29, 202514 Findings14 Important
    • LS Observed Emergency Forms Missing for 2 Children in Care.13A.15.03.02A
    • LS Did Not Observe Lead Screenings for 2 Children in Care.13A.15.03.02B
    • LS Did Not Observe a Childcare Contract for 1 Child in Care.13A.15.03.03A
    • LS Did Not Observe a Substitute Log Showing the Dates and Times That the Substitute Provided Care.13A.15.03.03C
    • LS Did Not Observe Fire/emergency Drill Logs.13A.15.03.03F
    • LS Did Not Observe the Completed 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.15.03.03G
    • LS Did Not Observe Emergency Form for 2 Children in Care13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • LS Did Not Observe Emergency Form for 2 Children in Care13A.15.03.04A(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Emergency Form for 2 Children in Care13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • LS Did Not Observe Records for 2 Children to Include Parental Contract, Health Assessments, Emergency Forms, or Health Records.13A.15.03.04C
    • LS Did Not Have Evidence of a Written Emergency and Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(1)
    • LS Did Not Have Evidence of a Written Emergency and Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(2)
    • LS Did Not Observe Evidence That the Emergency and Disaster Plan Has Been Practiced with the Children13A.15.10.01A(3)

      LS did not observe evidence that the emergency and disaster plan has been practiced with the children. LS discussed with the provider the importance of conducting emergency and disaster drills with the children (Fire once a month and disaster 2 times a year)

    • LS Did Not See Evidence That the Emergency and Disaster Plan Has Been Written or Updated.13A.15.10.01A(4)

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