Janique Trenee Spence-Smith
B BELLE DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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
- 7
- 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) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed One Child Missing Their Updated Lead Testing Information13A.15.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed one child missing their updated lead testing information. Provider needs to submit copy to Licensing Specialist once obtained.
Nov 14, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed Two Children's Emergency Cards That Have Not Been Updated by the Parent13A.15.03.04A(3)
Licensing Specialist observed two children's emergency cards that have not been updated by the parent. Provider needs to obtain updated emergency cards and submit copies to Licensing Specialist.
- Licensing Specialist Observed Inflatable Bouncer Partially Blocking Front Door13A.15.05.04A(2)
Licensing Specialist observed inflatable bouncer partially blocking front door. Provider needs to remove inflatable bouncer as it is considered a trampoline, which are not permitted. Provider needs to submit a letter of corrections that the bouncer has been removed and photograph that front door are
Nov 15, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed J.G13A.15.03.04C
Licensing Specialist observed J.G. missing lead and immunization record, C.J. missing immunization record, an Y.M. missing part 2 of Health Inventory and immunization record,
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