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Childery

Judy Buckler

ALLEN ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Feb 5, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3) and Building & Premises Safety (3). None of the 6 findings were critical.

See All 3 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • The Provider Did Not Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.06.02B(1)

      The provider did not complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety update. Please complete this training as soon as possible and submit a copy of the certificate to the OCC.

  2. Feb 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • The Licensing Specialist Was Unable to Confirm That the Provider Conducted Her Fire/emergency Drills as She Discarded…13A.15.03.03H

      The Licensing Specialist was unable to confirm that the provider conducted her fire/emergency drills as she discarded her logs from previous years. A written statement explaining that the provider will comply with this regulation going forward was given to the Licensing Specialist during the inspect

    • The Licensing Specialist Observed Several Electrical Sockets That Were Unplugged or Uncapped13A.15.05.04B(1)

      The Licensing Specialist observed several electrical sockets that were unplugged or uncapped. All of the electrical sockets were capped during the inspection.

    • The Provider Has a Pool Which Is Currently Closed for the Season13A.15.05.05C

      The provider has a pool which is currently closed for the season. However, the pool's self-latching mechanism is not working properly. All other pool safety regulations have been met at this time. Please notify the Licensing Specialist once the pool's self-latching mechanism has been repaired or rep

    • The Provider Did Not Complete the 2024 Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training Which Was Due December 31, 202413A.15.06.02B(1)

      The provider did not complete the 2024 update to the basic health and safety training which was due December 31, 2024. Please forward a copy of your certificate to the OCC once obtained.

  3. Jan 22, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Provider's Hot Water Temperature Is Registering at 130 Degrees Fahrenheit13A.15.05.01E

      The provider's hot water temperature is registering at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Please adjust your water heater and forward a photo to the OCC displaying that the hot water temperature is not exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

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