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Childery

Karen Grove

HANOVER ROAD, REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 14 Findings
Most recent: May 8, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. May 8, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • LS Did Not Observe Documents for T.J.13A.15.03.02A
    • LS Did Not Observe Documents for T.J.13A.15.03.02B
    • LS Did Not Observe Updated Emergency Forms.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • LS Did Not Observe Documents for T.J.13A.15.03.04C
  2. Apr 30, 202510 Findings10 Important
    • LS Observed Attendance Record for Only One Child. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.03B
    • Emergency Forms for 4 Children Need to Be Updated. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • The Provider Did Not Have Lead Test Results for 3 Children. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04C
    • LS Observed the Provider's Cat Resting in a Pack and Play for One of the Toddlers. Correct Immediately.13A.15.05.03A
    • The Provider Was Using Disposable Dog Potty Pads Instead of a Diaper Changing Mat13A.15.05.03E(3)

      The provider was using disposable dog potty pads instead of a diaper changing mat. Corrected on site when the provider found and placed a diaper changing mat in the bathroom.

    • The Provider Has Not Completed 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training13A.15.06.02B(1)

      The provider has not completed 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update training. Correct immediately and send the certificate of completion to LS.

    • LS Observed Training Certificates for 9 Hours for 6/23 - 6/24 Year. Correct by Submitting Certificates for 3 More Training Hours.13A.15.06.02B(3)
    • LS Observed That One High Chair Was Missing Security Straps. Correct Immediately.13A.15.07.07A
    • Providers Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Not Updated. Correct Immediately.13A.15.10.01A(4)
    • LS Observed Clorox Wipes on a Countertop13A.15.10.02

      LS observed Clorox wipes on a countertop. Corrected on site when the provider placed wipes on top of a cabinet and out of reach for children.

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