Iraida Gutierrez
HITCHING POST COURT, WALDORF, MD 20601Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (3), and Children's Records & Files (3). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Upon Inspection of the Children's Files13A.15.03.03A
Upon inspection of the children's files, the Licensing Specialist noted that the provider’s child discipline policy was missing from the parent agreement/handbook. Please submit evidence to the Specialist showing that the parent/guardian has received a copy of the child discipline policy for correct
- One Child's File Was Missing Evidence That the Parent/guardian Was Provided the Consumer Pamphlet13A.15.03.03E
One child's file was missing evidence that the parent/guardian was provided the consumer pamphlet. Please provide the consumer pamphlet to the parent/guardian and submit evidence to the Licensing Specialist that the parent was notified about the consumer pamphlet. Please see the additional comments
- At the Time of the Inspection, the Specialist Noted That There Was Crockpot Cleaner Within the Reach of Children13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection, the specialist noted that there was crockpot cleaner within the reach of children. The specialist relocated the crockpot cleaner during the inspection making it inaccessible to the children. Please keep potentially hazardous items out of the reach of children, if acces
Nov 25, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 1 Child's Emergency Form Needs to Be Updated. Please Forward a Copy of the Updated Emergency Form to the OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- There Were 3 Electrical Sockets That Were Not Plugged or Capped in the Dining Room13A.15.05.04B(1)
There were 3 electrical sockets that were not plugged or capped in the dining room. All 3 electrical sockets were plugged or capped during the inspection.
- Upon Inspection of the Dining Room the Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Tubes of Sunscreen and 1 Tube of Diaper Rash…13A.15.10.02
Upon inspection of the dining room the Licensing Specialist observed 3 tubes of sunscreen and 1 tube of diaper rash cream at the diapering station. Upon inspection of the bathroom the Licensing Specialist observed a container of Clorox disinfecting wipes located on top of the toilet tank. All of the
Dec 4, 20238 Findings8 Important
- There Is No Evidence in CF and ED's File That Their Parents Were Given or Advised How to Obtain the Consumer Pamphlet13A.15.03.03E
There is no evidence in CF and ED's file that their parents were given or advised how to obtain the consumer pamphlet. Please have a parent of CF and ED sign and date the consumer pamphlet and send a photo of each document to the OCC.
- CF and RP's Emergency Forms Have Not Been Updated13A.15.03.04A(1)
CF and RP's emergency forms have not been updated. Please have CF and RP's parent update their child's emergency form with their initials and the date and forward a photo of each completed form to the OCC.
- CF Does Not Have Evidence of Having Had a Lead Blood Test at 24 Months of Age and RP Does Not Have Evidence of Having…13A.15.03.04C
CF does not have evidence of having had a lead blood test at 24 months of age and RP does not have evidence of having had a lead blood test at 12 months of age. Please forward a photo of CF and RP's lead blood test results to the OCC once obtained.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed an Electrical Socket That Was Not Plugged or Capped in the Bathroom13A.15.05.04B(1)
The Licensing Specialist observed an electrical socket that was not plugged or capped in the bathroom. The electrical socket was capped during the inspection.
- The Provider Stated That She Was Unaware That a Written Schedule of Daily Activities Had to Be Posted as All of The…13A.15.09.01A
The provider stated that she was unaware that a written schedule of daily activities had to be posted as all of the children's parents had viewed the written schedule of daily activities when they signed the parent handbook/contract. The written schedule of daily activities was posted during the ins
- The Provider Does Not Have a Written Screen Time Policy in Her Parent Handbook13A.15.09.01B(6)
The provider does not have a written screen time policy in her parent handbook. Please forward a copy of a written screen time policy to the OCC.
- The Provider Has Not Been Updating Her Written Emergency and Disaster Plan at Least Annually13A.15.10.01A(4)
The provider has not been updating her written emergency and disaster plan at least annually. The provider reviewed, signed, and dated her written emergency and disaster plan during the inspection.
- Upon Inspection of the Bathroom the Licensing Specialist Observed a Spray Bottle of Air Freshener and a Container Of…13A.15.10.02
Upon inspection of the bathroom the Licensing Specialist observed a spray bottle of air freshener and a container of antibacterial wipes on the back of the toilet. Additionally, a basket of several diaper rash products were observed on the shelf of the diapering station in the main child care area.
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