Jennifer Karol
WILSON AVE, ABINGDON, MD 21009Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 4, 20255 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection, 2 Children Are Missing Evidence of Lead Testing/screening.13A.15.03.02B
- At the Time of the Inspection, Parent Agreements/contracts Were Not in the Children's Files.13A.15.03.03A
- At the Time of the Inspection, Child Proof Devices Are Missing on the Bedroom Doors13A.15.05.04B(3)
At the time of the inspection, child proof devices are missing on the bedroom doors. A pizza cutter and tools are in drawers that are missing child proof devices.
- A New Hole Has Been Dug for a Possible Pond and Contains a Couple Inches of Water13A.15.05.05B
A new hole has been dug for a possible pond and contains a couple inches of water. That part of the yard does have a gate and can be made inaccessible, and needs to be restricted from child care use.
- At the Time of the Inspection, Specialist Observed Dog Food and Water Accessible to Children in Care13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection, Specialist observed dog food and water accessible to children in care. In the lower level bathroom shampoo, and conditioner are on the bathtub edge accessible to children in care.
Nov 21, 20235 Findings5 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Checked the Downstairs Childcare Area and Observed a Cap Missing From a Wall Outlet13A.15.05.04B(1)
At the time of the inspection the LS checked the downstairs childcare area and observed a cap missing from a wall outlet. The provider stated it was taken out for the tree she was going to put up. She replaced the cap.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Checked the Bathroom's Cabinet13A.15.05.04B(3)
At the time of the inspection the LS checked the bathroom's cabinet, it was unlocked and contained shampoo and conditioner in reach of the children. Provider stated she will remove the items from under the cabinet and place on top of the self.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Checked the 1st Aid Supplies and Observed the Gauze/surgical Pad or Sanitary…13A.15.10.01H(1)
At the time of the inspection the LS checked the 1st aid supplies and observed the gauze/surgical pad or sanitary napkin, tweezer, and tape were missing. The provider was able to replace the tape.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Checked the Kitchen Area and the Dog Food Did Not Have a Cover on It13A.15.10.02
At the time of the inspection the LS checked the kitchen area and the dog food did not have a cover on it. In the bathroom the plunger and toilet brush was left in reach of the children.
- At the Time of the Inspection the LS Checked the Refrigerator for the Milk and Observed Whole Milk in the Refrigerator13A.15.12.01D
At the time of the inspection the LS checked the refrigerator for the milk and observed whole milk in the refrigerator. The LS informed the provider the milk will have to be 1% or nonfat unless otherwise requested by health care provider or the parent.
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