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Fariha Shahbaz

BLACKHORSE TRL., SEVERN, MD 21144Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Oct 24, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical13 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (5), Children's Records & Files (5), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Oct 24, 202514 Findings1 Critical13 Important
    • During the Inspection a Child's Epi Pen Was in a Ziplock Bag Without Labeled Box by the Pharmacy.13A.15.11.04A(3)
    • During the Time of Inspection, the Provider Forged Fire Drill and Emergency Drills That Were Not Completed.13A.15.03.03F
    • During the Inspection, Several Children Emergency Forms Were Incomplete13A.15.03.04A(1)

      During the inspection, several children emergency forms were incomplete. Missing dates from parent signature or substitutes closer in location for pick up in case of an emergency

    • Multiple Children's Emergency Forms Were Incomplete with the Date and Had Emergency Contact Person Too Far for Pick Up…13A.15.03.04A(1)

      Multiple children's emergency forms were incomplete with the date and had emergency contact person too far for pick up in case of an emergency.

    • During the Inspection, Several Children Emergency Forms Were Not Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • Multiple Childs ER Forms Were Not Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • Several Children Records Were Missing Lead 1 & 2, H1, and Missing Immunizations.13A.15.03.04C
    • Walls and Banister Need Cleaning13A.15.05.03A
    • Walls and Railings Need to Be Cleaned13A.15.05.03A
    • During Time of Inspection, LS Observed No Parents Brining Their Children Into the Childcare Area but Dropping Them Off at the Door.13A.15.07.05
    • Provider Could Not Find ER Plan During Time of Inspection13A.15.10.01A(1)
    • Provider Could Not Find Emergency Preparedness Plan During Time of Inspection13A.15.10.01A(2)
    • The Provider Forged Fire and Emergency Drills Showing That They Were Practiced During the Time of Inspection.13A.15.10.01A(3)
    • Provider Could Not Find Emergency and Disaster Plan During Time of Inspection13A.15.10.01A(4)

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