Diane Cephas
MELWOOD CHAPEL LANE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 7
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Conducted a Monitoring Inspection and Observed a Resident Present in the Home That the OCC Was Not Made Aware Of.13A.15.03.05C(1)
- LS Conducted a Monitoring Inspection Today and Observed an Individual Stating They Were the Substitute, However,…13A.15.06.03D(3)
LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection today and observed an individual stating they were the substitute, however, Provider has not submitted a Medical Report or Release of Information for the individual to be approved by the OCC.
- During a Monitoring Inspection Today13A.15.06.03D(4)
During a Monitoring Inspection today, LS observed an individual supervising children that has not submitted background clearances for approval by the OCC.
- LS Conducted a Monitoring Inspection Today and Observed an Individual That Has Not Been Approved by the OCC To…13A.15.08.01A
LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection today and observed an individual that has not been approved by the OCC to supervise children present with children alone.
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Conducted a Monitoring Inspection and Observed an Individual Supervising the Children That the OCC Has No Knowledge…13A.15.08.01A
LS conducted a Monitoring Inspection and observed an individual supervising the children that the OCC has no knowledge of. LS informed the Provider that the OCC must be notified of new hires and all required documents must be submitted.
Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation Regarding a Resident of the Family Child Care Having Pending Criminal Charges13A.15.03.05C(2)(b)
LS conducted a Complaint Investigation regarding a resident of the Family Child Care having pending criminal charges. Provider stated she is not aware of any charges and that the individual is not a resident of her home. Provider stated the individual has not been a resident in more than six months.
Jul 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Conducted a Complaint Regarding a Resident in Providers Home with Pending Criminals Charges13A.15.03.05C(2)(a)
LS conducted a Complaint regarding a resident in Providers home with pending criminals charges. Provider stated that the she was not aware of the regulation. LS reviewed regulation with Provider.
- LS Conducted a Complaint and Provider Stated That the She Was Not Aware of the Regulation and the Charges Has Been…13A.15.03.05C(2)(b)
LS conducted a Complaint and Provider stated that the she was not aware of the regulation and the charges has been dropped against the resident.
Jun 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Conducted a Mandatory Inspection Today and Observed 1 Child Without an Emergency Form on File13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS conducted a Mandatory Inspection today and observed 1 child without an Emergency Form on file. Per regulation all children must have emergency information on file.
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