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Childery

Dolly Joseph

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
12
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 14 Findings
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (10), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Aug 22, 202510 Findings10 Important
    • Provider Is Advertising as A to Z Fun Care13A.18.03.01B

      Provider is advertising as A to Z Fun Care, Provider is reminded that all of her documentation should represent her as an individual and not another facility. The registration is in her name, not a doing business as or as part of another entity. Provider is asked to correct all of these items immedi

    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Fire Drill Log That Indicated the Last Fire Drill Conducted Was in June of 202513A.18.03.03B(4)

      Licensing Specialist observed a fire drill log that indicated the last fire drill conducted was in June of 2025. Provider is reminded that fire drills are to be conducted monthly. Provider is asked to submit a proof of current fire drills.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed One Child's Health Inventory That Was Completed on the MCPS Form13A.18.03.04A

      Licensing Specialist observed one child's health inventory that was completed on the MCPS form. Provider is asked to get the correct health inventory completed for the child and submit proof via email.

    • Licensing Specialist Reviewed 11 Children's Files and Found 5 Emergency Forms That Need Corrections or Updates13A.18.03.04C

      Licensing Specialist reviewed 11 children's files and found 5 emergency forms that need corrections or updates. Provider is asked to submit photographic evidence of corrections via email.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed One Children's File That Was Missing Part I of the Health Inventory, Provider Is Asked To…13A.18.03.04D(1)

      Licensing Specialist observed one children's file that was missing part I of the health inventory, Provider is asked to get this form completed and submit photographic evidence via email.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Three Children's Flies That Were Missing Part II of the Health Inventory13A.18.03.04D(3)

      Licensing Specialist observed three children's flies that were missing part II of the health inventory. Provider is asked to get these completed and submit proof via email.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children's Files Who Were Missing Their Second Lead Test13A.18.03.04E

      Licensing Specialist observed two children's files who were missing their second lead test. Provider is asked to submit photographic evidence of test results via email.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed One Children's File That Was Missing Immunization Information13A.18.03.04G

      Licensing Specialist observed one children's file that was missing immunization information. Provider is asked to submit photographic evidence of corrections.

    • Licensing Specialist Observed a Water Temperature of 130 Degrees13A.18.05.07A

      Licensing Specialist observed a water temperature of 130 degrees. Provider is asked to turn the water temperature down and Licensing Specialist will come back to re-check for correction.

    • When Asked Provider Could Not Tell the Licensing Specialist Who to Call if They Suspect Abuse or Neglect13A.18.07.02C(2)

      When asked Provider could not tell the Licensing Specialist who to call if they suspect abuse or neglect. Licensing Specialist reminded the Provider that they are mandated reporters and need to call the appropriate agencies if they suspect any abuse or neglect.

  2. Aug 7, 20244 Findings4 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Reviewed Four Children's Files That Did Not Have the Second Page of the Emergency Card Complete.13A.18.03.04C
    • Licensing Specialist Reviewed Four Children's Files That Did Not Have the Second Page of the Emergency Card Complete.13A.18.03.04C
    • Licensing Specialist Reviewed Three Children's Files That Did Not Have a Health Inventory Filled Out by a Physician.13A.18.03.04D(2)
    • Licensing Specialist Reviewed Three Children's Files That Did Not Have a Health Inventory Filled Out by a Physician.13A.18.03.04D(2)