Diann Mello
JORDAN COURT, SALISBURY, MD 21804Childery 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
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- The Substitute’s Original Federal and State Criminal Background Check (CBC) Was Completed on May 16, 201913A.15.06.03D(4)
The substitute’s original federal and state criminal background check (CBC) was completed on May 16, 2019. The 5-year reprints were due in May 2024 and have not yet been completed.
- Provider Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Prior to the Required Date of March 31, 202413A.15.03.03G
Provider did not complete the health and safety training prior to the required date of March 31, 2024. However, the provider has since completed the training.
Jul 31, 20235 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Providers Certificate in CPR & First Aid Expired in May 2023.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- Missing an Emergency Card and Health Inventory on 1 Child (EW); Missing Health Inventory.13A.15.03.04C
- Diapering Mat Has Torn and Provider Is Using Tape to Keep Holes Covered and Mat Together, Mat Needs to Be Replaced.13A.15.05.03E(3)
- In Bathroom Was Using a 6 Plug Piece. During Inspection That Piece Was Removed and the 2 Plugs Were Covered13A.15.05.04B(1)
- There Are at Least 5 Pallets That Are Leaning Against Each Other13A.15.05.05A
there are at least 5 pallets that are leaning against each other, per provider they were going to build something, but it did not work out. Because the pallets are leaning against each other and could fall they need to be removed from the chiid care outdoor play area.
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