Joan Phillips-Embrack
SKREEN WAY, GREAT MILLS, MD 20634Childery 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.3 / 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 2 (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 2 (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
- 5
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Provider Could Not Produce Attendance for Any Months Prior to January13A.15.03.03H
The provider could not produce attendance for any months prior to January. She stated she discarded them as the months had passed. The provider was reminded that attendance records must be kept for at least 2 years from the creation date.
- On January 1713A.15.04.03B
On January 17, 2025, the provider was observed caring for 3 children under the age of two (1 resident, 1 enrolled child and 1 sibling of an enrolled child). The licensing specialist is on site to conduct a follow-up inspection. At the time of the licensing specialist's arrival, there were 4 child ca
Jan 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Immunizations for a Three-year-old Child Were Not on File13A.15.03.02A
Immunizations for a three-year-old child were not on file. The enrolled child under the age of two needs documentation of the lead blood test done at 12 months. The two-year-old needs the lead blood test done at 24 months. Please have the parents obtain the documentation from the physician and add t
- Two of the Children Need the Consumer Pamphlet in Their File or Their Parents Need to Be Advised on How to Obtain It…13A.15.03.03E
Two of the children need the consumer pamphlet in their file or their parents need to be advised on how to obtain it (such as in the contract).
- There Are 2 Children Who Do Not Have an Emergency Card on File13A.15.03.04A(1)
There are 2 children who do not have an emergency card on file. The provider will ensure the families complete an emergency card and will send a copy to the licensing specialist.
- The Provider Has 1 Child Enrolled That Is Under the Age of Two and Was Present Today13A.15.04.03B
The provider has 1 child enrolled that is under the age of two and was present today. There is one resident child who is under the age of two. The provider also had an enrolled sibling's child in care for a couple hours while the mother went to an appointment. The mother is planning on being back by
Nov 1, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Has Another Grandchild Residing in the Home Who Was Born in March 202313A.15.03.05C(1)
The provider has another grandchild residing in the home who was born in March 2023. The provider did obtain a medical report for the grandchild and a copy was provided to the licensing specialist. The provider's capacity will be reduced to 4 total children because there are now 4 residents under t
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