Jessica Pratt
W BOSS ARNOLD ROAD, KNOXVILLE, MD 21758Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 29, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Provider Is Not Keeping Daily Attendance for Each Child13A.15.03.03B
Provider is not keeping daily attendance for each child. She will begin doing so immediately and send a copy to LS to show she is doing this.
- Provider Is Not Keeping a Sub Log. She Will Start Doing So and Send a Statement of Correction to LS.13A.15.03.03C
- One Child Is Missing an Emergency Form, Provider Will Get This and Send to LS for Correction.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Provider Sent LS an Email in June That BL Had Moved Out in November or December13A.15.03.05C(1)
Provider sent LS an email in June that BL had moved out in November or December, but OCC was not notified of this change within 5 days of its occurrence. A new 1202 was sent to LS and BL is still a substitute and the provider's address is still listed for him, no new address has been given. Provider
- When LS Arrived, an Infant Was in Front of the TV and LS Reviewed the Screen Time Regulations13A.15.09.01B(3)
When LS arrived, an infant was in front of the TV and LS reviewed the screen time regulations. Provider will send a statement of correction and will send LS her screen time policy.
- The First Aid Kit Is Missing Fragrance Free Liquid Soap13A.15.10.01H(1)
The first aid kit is missing fragrance free liquid soap. Provider will get this and send a photo to LS. She will also add a whistle and plastic bag.
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Two Emergency Forms Need to Be Updated and Provider Will Send Them to LS When This Has Been Done.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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