Furrah Deeba
TERRAPIN XING, JESSUP, MD 20794Childery 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.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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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 (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed That One Emergency Form Was Not Maintained as It Was Missing Required Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
Specialist observed that one emergency form was not maintained as it was missing required information. Provider shall have the parents complete the emergency form with the physician's information and submit a copy of the emergency form.
Mar 21, 20248 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- Specialist Observed Adult Toothpaste13A.15.10.02
Specialist observed adult toothpaste, deodorant, and toilet tank cleaning cubes that all state keep out of reach of children located in unlocked drawers in the bathroom that are accessible to the children in care. Provider moved the items at the time of the inspection. Provider shall submit a letter
- Specialist Observed One Child in Care Without an Emergency Form. Provider Shall Obtain an Emergency Form and Submit a Copy.13A.15.03.02A
- Specialist Observed Two Children for Who There Was No Evidence of a Lead Test at 12 Month And/or Again at 24 Months13A.15.03.04C
Specialist observed two children for who there was no evidence of a lead test at 12 month and/or again at 24 months. Provider shall obtain updated lead test forms and submit copies.
- Specialist Observed That the Hot Water Temperature Reached a Temperature of 130 Degrees F13A.15.05.01E
Specialist observed that the hot water temperature reached a temperature of 130 degrees F. Provider shall ensure that water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees F. Follow up shall be conducted.
- Specialist Observed That the Gate at the Bottom of the Stairs Leading From the Basement Child Care Space Was Not Secured13A.15.05.04B(2)
Specialist observed that the gate at the bottom of the stairs leading from the basement child care space was not secured. Provider showed Specialist gates located in the unfinished area of the basement and in the basement bedroom but did not secure the gate at the stairs. Specialist observed the chi
- Specialist Observed No Evidence of a Parent Request to Furnish a Crib13A.15.05.06D
Specialist observed no evidence of a parent request to furnish a crib, portable crib, or playpen as a resting place for two children in care who are at least 12 months old and younger than 2 years old. Provider stated that the two children nap in a crib and a play pen. Provider shall obtain parent r
- Provider Was Unable to Produce the Emergency and Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(1)
Provider was unable to produce the emergency and disaster plan. Provider shall ensure that she has readily available copy of her emergency and disaster plan available for review and ensure that it is updated at least annually as required by 13A.16.10.01A(4). Provider shall submit a copy of the emerg
- Specialist Observed No Evidence That Fire Drills Were Practiced at Least Once per Month and Other Emergency And…13A.15.10.01A(3)
Specialist observed no evidence that fire drills were practiced at least once per month and other emergency and disaster drills were practiced at least twice per year. Provider shall ensure that drills are practiced as required and submit a letter of corrections.
Sep 20, 20234 Findings4 Important
- Provider Did Not Notify the Office of Pending Criminal Charges Against a Resident of the Home13A.15.03.05C(2)(b)
Provider did not notify the office of pending criminal charges against a resident of the home. Provider submitted a written statement of the events during the inspection. Provider shall submit a letter of corrections indicating understanding of the regulation.
- Provider Did Not Submit a Release of Information for the New Resident of the Home When He Moved Into the Home In…13A.15.03.05D(1)
Provider did not submit a release of information for the new resident of the home when he moved into the home in November 2022. Provider states that he moved out at the end of March or in April, however, he still stays at the house on the weekends sometimes. Provider shall submit a notarized Release
- New Resident of the Home Was Not Fingerprinted When He Moved In13A.15.03.05D(2)
New resident of the home was not fingerprinted when he moved in. Provider shall ensure that resident is fingerprinted using OCC authorization number and OCC ORI number.
- Provider Did Not Submit a Medical Evaluation for the New Resident. Provider Shall Submit Medical Evaluation for the New Resident.13A.15.03.05E
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