Karen Vanegas
BIRCH MEAD RD., CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 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
- 7
- 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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Nov 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed One (1) Emergency Card That Had Not Been Annually Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed one (1) emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency card has been updated, obtained, and is accessible in the child's file.
Jan 16, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Immunizations for 1 Child in Care and No Evidence of a Completed Health Inventory Form,…13A.15.03.02A
LS observed no evidence of immunizations for 1 child in care and no evidence of a completed health inventory form, neither page one nor two, in 1 child's file. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the information and forms have been received and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Lead Screenings for 2 Children in Care13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no evidence of lead screenings for 2 children in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the lead screenings have been obtained and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed an Emergency and Disaster Plan That Had Not Been Annually Updated13A.15.10.01A(4)
LS observed an emergency and disaster plan that had not been annually updated. Provider reviewed and annually updated at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Liquid, Fragrance Free Soap at the Time of the Inspection13A.15.10.01H(1)
LS observed no evidence of liquid, fragrance free soap at the time of the inspection. Provider to submit photographic evidence that liquid, fragrance free soap has been obtained and is accessible in the first aid kit.
Nov 21, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Cards That Were Not Complete13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed 2 emergency cards that were not complete. Specifically, the emergency forms were missing contact addresses and the second page was left blank. Provider to have the parents complete the emergency forms and submit a written statement verifying that they have been obtained and are accessi
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Forms That Were Not Annually Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed 2 emergency forms that were not annually updated. Provider to submit aa written statement that the forms have been reviewed, updated, obtained and accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence of the Completion of the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update13A.15.06.02B(1)
LS observed no evidence of the completion of the 2023 Basic health and Safety Annual update. Provider to complete and submit the certificate immediately.
Nov 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed Two (2) Children's Emergency Forms That Were Not Complete13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed two (2) children's emergency forms that were not complete. Provider to submit written verification that the emergency cards were updated and in child's file.
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