Eliane Brannum
TIMBER CREEK LN, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery 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
- Not Available
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Discipline for a Child Was Not Appropriate to the Age, Maturity, and Physical Condition of the Child13A.15.07.04A(1)
Discipline for a child was not appropriate to the age, maturity, and physical condition of the child. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the plan of action moving forward.
- Provider Did Not Use Developmentally Appropriate Materials for a Child in Care During Certain Activities13A.15.09.02A(1)
Provider did not use developmentally appropriate materials for a child in care during certain activities. Provider to review the regulations and submit a memorandum of understanding in regards to the regulation and how it will be followed moving forward.
Jul 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Three (3) Emergency Cards That Were Not Complete; Specifically Missing the Physician's Address And…13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed three (3) emergency cards that were not complete; specifically missing the physician's address and telephone information. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of One (1) Emergency Card Not Being Annually Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed no evidence of one (1) emergency card not being annually updated. Provider to submit a written statement that the emergency card has been reviewed, annually updated, obtained, and is accessible in the child files.
Aug 1, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed Potentially Harmful Items, Specifically Adult Scissors and Hand Sanitizer That Was Accessible to the Children in Care.13A.15.10.02
- LS Observed 5 Children in Care That Did Not Have Current Lead Screening Information in the File13A.15.03.02B
LS observed 5 children in care that did not have current lead screening information in the file. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that all current information has been received by the parents and are accessible in the child file.
Aug 1, 20232 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Forms That Did Not Contain the Health Source Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed 2 emergency forms that did not contain the Health Source information, including the Physician's Name, Telephone number; and address.
- LS Observed 10.5 Hours of Completed Approved Training for the 2021-2022 Registration Year13A.15.06.02B(3)
LS observed 10.5 hours of completed approved training for the 2021-2022 registration year. Provider to submit 1.5 hours of approved training to complete the 12 training hours.
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