Karen Burgan
BIKLE ROAD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783Childery 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Two Children in Care Need the Lead Certification. The Provider Will Obtain and Send Copies to OCC.13A.15.03.02D(2)
- The Provider Has Not Completed the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Training. She Will Complete and Send a Copy to OCC.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- The Provider Needs 8 More Hours of Training for the Time Period March 2023 to March 202413A.15.06.02B(3)
The Provider needs 8 more hours of training for the time period March 2023 to March 2024. The Provider also will need to complete 10 and 1/2 hours to complete her training for this year before end of March 2025. Provider will send copies of all certificates to OCC.
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