Joanne Dreher-Patillo
WOODLAND BOULEVARD, OXON HILL, MD 20745Childery 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
- Not Available
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 12, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- LS Observed That First Aid/CPR Certification Expired February 2024.13A.15.06.02D(1)
Nov 22, 20246 Findings6 Important
- LS Inquired About Provider's Brother Transporting the Children13A.15.02.03B(2)
LS inquired about provider's brother transporting the children. Provider confirmed he transported the children during the summer. Provider is to ensure that the OCC receives release of information, federal and state criminal check for every individual with regular access to the child care area duri
- LS Observed That the Provider Does Not Keep a Written Record of Daily Attendance.13A.15.03.03B
- LS Conducted a Complaint Investigation on Today's Date13A.15.03.05A(2)(a)
LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complainant alleged that two children were found in a bathroom and both children had their underwear and pants down and one child was humping the other child. When LS asked the provider about this incident she stated that she was only two f
- LS Inquired About the Number of Children in Care During the Summer Months When the Before and After Children Are Not In…13A.15.04.03A
LS inquired about the number of children in care during the summer months when the before and after children are not in school. The provider stated that she has about 12-13 children in care. She stated that on some days, she will drop the younger children off at the child care home with the substitu
- LS Inquire if the Incident Was Reported to Protective Services or to Law Enforcement. The Provider Responded No.13A.15.07.02B(1)
- LS Inquired About an Adult Male Who Transported the Children13A.15.08.01A
LS inquired about an adult male who transported the children. The provider stated that the male is her brother. LS informed the provider that this person is not approved by OCC and has not met the regulatory requirements.
May 17, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed That 1 Child Is Missing Part 2 of the Health Assessment.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Observed That 3 Children Do Not Have Lead Results.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Observed That the Emergency for Needs to Be Updated for 1 Child.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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