Geraldine Johnson
PHILBEN DRIVE, ADELPHI, MD 20783Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- The Specialist Observed a Rake13A.15.05.05A
The Specialist observed a rake, water hose, tire, tub three flower pots, a broken one wheel, tool cabinet, garden tools and other hazardous material that are accessible to children.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed That the Enrolled Children Files Does Not Have a Written Contract.13A.15.03.03A
- The Licensing Specialist Did Not Observed Records of Fire and Emergency Drills.13A.15.03.03F
- Licensing Specialist Observed Four Children Emergency Forms Not Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Observed a Piano, Television, Clothes in the Approved Space, Which the Provider No Longer Wants to Use for Child Care.13A.15.05.04A(3)
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Trampoline in the Backyard Accessible to Children in Care.13A.15.10.03D(2)
Jun 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Undocumented Family Member in the Household13A.15.03.05C(1)
LS observed undocumented family member in the household . Provider needs to provide LS with notarized release of information, medical, fingerprint, and privacy form immediately.
- LS Observed Children Sleeping Area Has Boxes and Clothes Scattered in the Area13A.15.05.03A
Apr 22, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed That Provider Does Not Have Licensed Displayed.13A.15.02.01D
- LS Observed Undocumented Family Member Living in the Household13A.15.03.05C(1)
LS observed undocumented family member living in the household. Provider need to provide LS with notarized release of information, medical, fingerprint and privacy form immediately.
- LS Observed the Daycare Area Having Toys Scatter13A.15.05.03A
LS observed the daycare area having toys scatter. Needs to be cleaned up to prevent a tripping hazard Also toys need to be cleaned and sanitize.
- LS Observed Provider Leaving a Child Outside Unattended, She Immediately Had Her Substitute Go Outside with the Child.13A.15.08.01A
Mar 18, 20242 Findings2 Important
- The LS Observed That Some Parent Agreements Were Missing.13A.15.03.03A
- The LS Observed That Children's Health Assessments Were Not Updated.13A.15.03.04C
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