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Childery

Karla Fernandez

BRIGANTINE COURT, GREAT MILLS, MD 20634Childery 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 2023 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Aug 14, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

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  1. Aug 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • There Is One Child in Care Who Is Missing Evidence of a Lead Blood Test13A.15.03.02B

      There is one child in care who is missing evidence of a lead blood test. Please have the parents obtain this documentation for the child's file.

    • There Are Four Children Who Are Missing Evidence That Their Parents Were Given This Information13A.15.03.03E

      There are four children who are missing evidence that their parents were given this information. Please ensure the parents are given the Guide to Regulated Care and that there is evidence that it was given in the child's file.

    • The Provider Did Not Submit the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.06.02B(1)

      The provider did not submit the 2024 Basic Health and Safety update. Provider is advised to complete the training if she has not already done so and submit a copy of the training certificate.

  2. Aug 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Provider Has an Above Ground Pool13A.15.05.05C

      The provider has an above ground pool. It has been drained and is closed for the season. It is surrounded by a fence and has a self closing, self latching gate. The gate is not latching properly, as the gate and the fence are not aligned, so the gate has to be pushed closed. The provider is advised

  3. Aug 29, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • There Is One Child Who Is Missing a Second Lead Blood Test Result in Their File. Please Have the Parents Obtain This Information.13A.15.03.02B
    • The Provider Does Not Have a Screen Time Policy in Her Contract. Please Ensure That a Screen Time Policy Is Added to the Contract.13A.15.09.01B(6)

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