Joyce Boateng
ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 10, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Provider's First aid/CPR Expired in June 2025. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.06.02D(1)
- 2 Children Did Not Evidence of a Blood Lead Test in Their File. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04C
- One Child Did Not Have a Written Letter in Their File and the Child Is Over the Age of One. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.05.06D
Dec 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- One Child Did Not Have an Emergency Card Available for Review During This Inspection.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Dec 6, 20233 Findings3 Important
- 2 Emergency Forms Were Not Annually Updated. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- One Child Did Not Have Evidence of a Blood Lead Test in the File During This Inspection. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.03.04C
- First Aid Kit Is Missing Disposable Washcloths and a Large Pad. Correct and Submit Correction to OCC.13A.15.10.01H(1)
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