Karel Barber
DIXIE LYON ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, MD 20659Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 31, 20262 Findings2 Important
- One Child Needs a Date by Parent Update Initials.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Provider Needs to Complete the 2025 Basic Health and Safety Training. It Was Due by 12/31/25.13A.15.06.02B(1)
Apr 29, 20255 Findings5 Important
- One Child Needs an Updated Shot Record That Shows the Child Has Had 4 DTP Shots and a 4th Hib Shot.13A.15.03.02A
- One Child Needs Evidence of a Lead Blood Test at One Year of Age and Another Child Needs Evidence of a Lead Blood Test at 2 Years of Age.13A.15.03.02B
- One Child Needs a Parent Agreement and 2 Children Need Days of Service on Their Parent Agreement.13A.15.03.03A
- One Emergency Card Needs Doctor Name and Telephone Number.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Provider Needs to Document the Disaster Practices Being Done Twice a Year for the 2024 Year.13A.15.10.01A(3)
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