Guardian Angel Child Care
PAYTON WAY, FREDERICK, MD 21703Childery 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
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 Parent Communication & Policies (3), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 12, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- LS Observed Hand Sanitizer That Was Accessible to the Children in Care13A.18.10.04A
LS observed hand sanitizer that was accessible to the children in care. The director placed the hand sanitizer on a shelf that was high and inaccessible to children in care at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed All Children Watching Pepa Pig During the Inspection and 1 Child Continued to Watch It After All of The…13A.18.09.01C(2)
LS observed all children watching Pepa Pig during the inspection and 1 child continued to watch it after all of the other child went down for a nap. Director to submit a memorandum of understanding and the commitment to follow the regulation during child care operational hours.
- LS Observed All Children Watching Pepa Pig During the Inspection and 1 Child Continued to Watch It After All of The…13A.18.09.01C(3)
LS observed all children watching Pepa Pig during the inspection and 1 child continued to watch it after all of the other children went down for a nap. Director to submit a memorandum of understanding of the regulation and the commitment to follow the regulation during child care operational hours.
Jun 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence That Two Children Had the Required Lead Tests Completed13A.18.03.04E
LS observed no evidence that two children had the required lead tests completed. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the completed forms have been received and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed Children Over the Age of Two Viewing More Than 30 Minutes of Age-appropriate13A.18.09.01C(3)
LS observed children over the age of two viewing more than 30 minutes of age-appropriate, educational technology during the inspection. Provider to submit a memorandum of understanding that the children over two may not watch more than 30 minutes per week.
- LS Observed No Evidence of an Ice Pack, or Liquid, Fragrance Free, Soap in the First Aid Bag13A.18.10.02E
LS observed no evidence of an ice pack, or liquid, fragrance free, soap in the first aid bag. Provider to submit photographic evidence that the items have been placed in the first aid kit.
Jul 10, 20234 Findings4 Important
- On the Day of the Visit13A.18.03.03A(2)
On the day of the visit, parents were dropping children at the front door and no attendance records were there for them to sign their child in. Director will send proof of attendance being taken each day showing that parents verify and sign their children in and out.
- All Emergency Forms Were Reviewed13A.18.03.04C
All emergency forms were reviewed. Several need to be updated, several need the back filled out, 8 need to have the child's physician information completed, including name, address and phone, and several need to have the emergency contact info completely filled out, including address and phone. Dire
- There Is an Aide That Is No Longer Employed. Director Will Send a Personnel List to LS Deleting Her.13A.18.03.06A
- One Aide Who Needs the Basic Health and Safety Training Does Not Yet Have It13A.18.06.07A(3)
One aide who needs the Basic Health and Safety training does not yet have it. Aide will take this within 30 days and director will send to LS for correction.
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