Dolores Houchin
SMALLWOOD DRIVE, HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Children's Records & Files (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (2). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 20, 20255 Findings5 Important
- There Are Two Children Enrolled Who Do Not Have Evidence of a Health Assessment Completed by a Heath Care Provider13A.15.03.02A
There are two children enrolled who do not have evidence of a health assessment completed by a heath care provider. There is one child who does not have evidence of immunizations. There are 6 children enrolled who are missing updated immunizations. Please obtain this documentation from the parents a
- There Are Five Children Enrolled Who Do Not Have Evidence of a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B
There are five children enrolled who do not have evidence of a lead blood test. There is one child who has a religious objection, but the health care provider did not sign off on the lead risk screening assessment. Please obtain this documentation from the parents and forward copies to the OCC.
- There Are Four Children Enrolled Who Do Not Have Evidence of a Contract13A.15.03.03A
There are four children enrolled who do not have evidence of a contract. Two of these children are part of a sibling group. The provider is advised to add the names of all the siblings on one contract or have the parents complete a new contract. Please ensure that all children enrolled have a signed
- The Provider Has a Child Proof Device on the Cabinet Under Her Kitchen Sink13A.15.05.04B(3)
The provider has a child proof device on the cabinet under her kitchen sink, however, it is not latching properly so the door can be opened. The provider is advised to repair or replace the child proof device on this cabinet.
- The Provider Is Reminded to Review, Update as Needed, Sign and Date Her Plan Annually. Please Send a Copy to the OCC Once This Is Completed.13A.15.10.01A(4)
Sep 5, 20244 Findings4 Important
- The Provider Has an Attendance Log but It Has Not Been Used Since June13A.15.03.03B
The provider has an attendance log but it has not been used since June. Provider is advised that children need to be checked in daily and the parents need to sign off to verify the attendance.
- The Provider Recently Replaced a Latch on the Cabinet Under Her Bathroom Sink13A.15.05.04B(3)
The provider recently replaced a latch on the cabinet under her bathroom sink. The latch was not latching properly during the inspection and there were hazards in the cabinet. The provider adjusted the latch and it is now working properly.
- The Provider Has 4 Pack N Plays13A.15.05.06A
The provider has 4 pack n plays. Two pack n plays were already set up in the daycare room. One was missing a tight fitting sheet and had a hole in it. The provider brought out two more pack n plays and set them up. Both of those pack n plays have a hole in them, so 3 out of 4 pack n plays have holes
- There Was a Spray Bottle of Neem Oil13A.15.10.02
There was a spray bottle of Neem Oil, a box of flea and tick for pets, and a box of insulin syringes sitting out in the breezeway. These items were potentially accessible to the children, who use the breezeway as a pass through into the house. These items were removed from the breezeway by the LS an
Jun 20, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Provider's Certificate of Registration Is Not Posted13A.15.02.01D
Provider's certificate of registration is not posted. The provider believes she has it in a folder of paperwork. She will find it and post it today.
- There Are 9 Children Enrolled and There Are 4 Children Whose Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There are 9 children enrolled and there are 4 children whose emergency forms need to be updated. There is one child whose emergency form does not have a date by the parent's signature. There are 3 children whose emergency forms are due to be updated next month. Please ensure that all emergency form
- There Are 3 Outlets Uncapped in the Daycare Room and 4 Outlets Uncapped in the Living Room13A.15.05.04B(1)
There are 3 outlets uncapped in the daycare room and 4 outlets uncapped in the living room. Please ensure that all outlets are capped in the approved child care areas.
- The Cabinet Under the Sink in the Kitchen Does Not Have a Latch and There Are Cleaning Chemicals Being Stored in That…13A.15.05.04B(3)
The cabinet under the sink in the kitchen does not have a latch and there are cleaning chemicals being stored in that cabinet. There is a drawer in the kitchen that does not have a latch and it has a lighter and caulk. There is a cabinet under the sink in the bathroom that has a broken latch. Please
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