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HALLMARK PL, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 Children's Records & Files (4), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 4, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 3 Cribs with Blankets Inside.13A.15.05.06F
May 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- LS Was Not Able to Observe a Substitute Log Maintained by the Provider.13A.15.03.03C
- LS Did Not Observe an Emergency Form for One Child in Care.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Did Not Observe Lead Test Results for 3 Children in Care.13A.15.03.04C
Jun 14, 20237 Findings7 Important
- The Provider Did Not Record the Date and Time of Fire Drills Conducted Between January and June of 202313A.15.03.03F
The provider did not record the date and time of fire drills conducted between January and June of 2023. The provider stated that she forgot to do it.
- One Child in Care Was Missing an Emergency Form as Required.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Two Children Were Missing Evidence of the Appropriate Lead Screening as Required.13A.15.03.04C
- There Was One Uncapped Electrical Socket Within Children's Reach.13A.15.05.04B(1)
- The Provider Was Unable to Show Proof of Current Certification in Approved Basic First Aid and CPR.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- The Provider Did Have a Written Daily Schedule Posted but the Times for Each Activity Were Not Indicated.13A.15.09.01A
- The First Aid Supply Kit Was Missing One Gauze Roll, an Ice Pack, Liquid Soap and a Triangular Bandage.13A.15.10.01H(1)
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