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Gulsum Kearney

GLYNITA CIRCLE, REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 14 Findings
Most recent: Aug 19, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Aug 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • The Provider Had a Substitute Record but It Was Missing a Substitute's Name13A.15.03.03C

      The provider had a substitute record but it was missing a substitute's name. Corrected on site when the provider wrote substitute's name on the form.

    • One Emergency Form Was Not Where the Child Care Area Is When the Children Were Under the Substitute's Care13A.15.03.04A(2)

      One emergency form was not where the child care area is when the children were under the substitute's care. When provider came back home, she had to go upstairs to find it. Corrected on site when the provider place the emergency form with other forms in the child care area.

    • One Emergency Form Was Missing Authorized Pick Up Information. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04C
    • The Provider Did Not Have a Diaper Changing Mat. Correct Immediately.13A.15.05.03E(3)
  2. Jul 19, 20248 Findings8 Important
    • LS Observed the Provider's Contract Is Missing Information About the Presence at Home of the Provider's Pet. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.03A
    • Upon the Arrival LS Observed a Substitute in Charge of 7 Children13A.15.03.03C

      Upon the arrival LS observed a substitute in charge of 7 children. The provider did not have a substitute record for today and any other day. Correct immediately.

    • 4 Emergency Forms Were Not Updated. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • One Emergency Was Missing an Emergency Contact Information13A.15.03.04C

      One emergency was missing an emergency contact information. 4 emergency forms need to be updated. The provider did not have health inventories for one child. No lead test results for 6 children. 2 immunization records to be updated. No immunization records for 2 children. Correct immediately.

    • LS Observed Children Have Not Been Asked to Wash Their Hands Before Lunch. Correct Immediately.13A.15.05.03D(2)
    • Provider Said She Has Been Using an Upstairs Bedroom for Sleeping One Child Under 213A.15.05.04A(1)

      Provider said she has been using an upstairs bedroom for sleeping one child under 2. Upstairs bedroom is nor approved for child care. LS observed a pack and play in the upstairs bedroom. Correct by moving a pack and play to the basement and sending a statement regarding not using the upstairs for ch

    • Provider Said She Has Been Using an Upstairs Bedroom for Sleeping One Child Under 213A.15.08.01D(2)(a)

      Provider said she has been using an upstairs bedroom for sleeping one child under 2. LS observed a pack and play in the upstairs bedroom. Upstairs bedroom is not approved for child care. Correct by moving a pack and play to the basement and sending a statement regarding not using the upstairs for ch

    • LS Saw a Cough Medicine Sitting on Top of Cubbies13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)

      LS saw a cough medicine sitting on top of cubbies. According to the provider she gave this medication to one of the children per parent's request. The provider did not have a medical administration authorization form. Correct by emailing this specialist a statement regarding not administrating medic

  3. Aug 21, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • Three Emergency Were Not Updated. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • The Provider's Last Fire Inspection Report Was From 1/21/2022. The Provider to Schedule an Annual Fire Inspection Immediately.13A.15.05.01A

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