Diane Harrold
CLAREMONT COURT, ARNOLD, MD 21012Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 5 (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)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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 15, 20243 Findings3 Important
- NB Needs an Authorized Person Listed on Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed Children's Records. All Enrolled Children Over the Age of 1 Need to Have a Lead Test Completed and Documented in the File.13A.15.03.04C
- First Aid Kit Is Missing Liquid Fragrance Free Soap and Disposable Wash Cloths. Sanitary Napkin Needs to Be Replaced.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Jun 29, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Significant Clutter in Room #213A.15.05.04A(3)
LS observed significant clutter in Room #2. The room contained multiple litter boxes throughout the floor area, as well as clutter and other items piled into an unused crib in the room. Provider stated that the room was not currently being used for child care.
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