Dorothy Allen
TROUT LILY COURT, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Had nor Completed 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training. Correct Immediately.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- Provider's First Aid Kit Was Missing Fragrance Free Soap and a Whistle. Correct Immediately.13A.15.10.01H(1)
Jun 7, 20242 Findings2 Important
- In the Basement, LS Observed Trash Scattered on the Carpet. Correct Immediately.13A.15.05.03A
- LS Observed a Small Trampoline in the Child Care Area. Correct Immediately.13A.15.09.02A(1)
Jun 23, 20232 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have Lead Test Results in K.S.'s File. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04C
- The Provider Did Not Have Emergency and Disaster Plan. Correct Immediately.13A.15.10.01A(1)
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