Karla Thompson
FOREST GLEN ROAD, LUSBY, MD 20657Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2). Of 11 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 26, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- The Provider's CPR and First Aid Certification Expired 09/02/202513A.15.06.02D(1)
The Provider's CPR and First Aid Certification expired 09/02/2025. This certification must remain current at all times. Please take an approved First Aid and CPR class as soon as possible and then forward a copy of your current certification to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- During the Inspection and Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.03E
During the inspection and review of children's records, it was discovered that there was no evidence of the Provider having given the parent the information on how to access the Consumer's Guide to Regulated Child Care. While there, the Provider modified her handbook to include the link to the Pare
- The Provider Has Not Completed MSDE's 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update That Was Due No Later Than 12/31/202413A.15.03.03G
The Provider has not completed MSDE's 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update that was due no later than 12/31/2024. Please complete this training as soon as possible and submit the completed training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.04C
During a review of children's records, it was found that the 1 year 5 month old boy and the 1 year old girl both need blood lead testing. The same boy also needs his Health Inventory Part I completed, signed and dated by his guardian and a copy of his updated immunizations. He is missing two DTP v
- During Today's Inspection, the LS Was Made Aware That the Provider's Adult Son Moved Into the Home in July of This Year13A.15.03.05D(1)
During today's inspection, the LS was made aware that the Provider's adult son moved into the home in July of this year. The Provider should have informed OCC of her son moving into the home within five business days, had him complete his required fingerprints and may need OOS clearances. He shoul
- During the Inspection, the Sheet in the Crib Was Observed to Be Loosely Fitting13A.15.05.06A
During the inspection, the sheet in the crib was observed to be loosely fitting. The crib sheet must be snugly fitting as a loose fitting sheet could be a suffocation hazard for the child. Please purchase a snugly fitting sheet for your crib or modify the existing sheet so that it is snugly fittin
- The Provider Has Been Conducting Fire Drills and Emergency Disaster Drills on a Regular Basis13A.15.10.01A(3)
The Provider has been conducting fire drills and emergency disaster drills on a regular basis, but during the months that the Provider conducted an emergency disaster drill, she did not conduct a fire drill. A fire drill must be completed every month while a disaster drill must be completed twice a
- The Provider's Emergency Disaster Plan Had Not Been Updated Since October of 202313A.15.10.01A(4)
The Provider's emergency disaster plan had not been updated since October of 2023. This plan must be reviewed, updated as needed, and initialed and dated, at least, yearly. During the inspection. the Provider reviewed the plan, initialed and dated if tor the update. Therefore, this non-compliance
Oct 2, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Provider Has Not Completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update That Was Due by March 31, 202413A.15.06.02B(1)
Provider has not completed the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update that was due by March 31, 2024. Please complete the course as soon as possible and submit the training certificate to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
Oct 10, 20232 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Provider's CPR/First Aid Certification Expired 07/26/202313A.15.06.02D(1)
Provider's CPR/First Aid certification expired 07/26/2023. Provider must maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid at all times. Provider did not renew her CPR/First Aid certification until 09/02/2023, resulting in this non-compliance. However, since the Provider has renewed her CPR and
- Provider Conducted Two Emergency Disaster Drills; One in 02/2023 and the Other in 05/202313A.15.10.01A(3)
Provider conducted two emergency disaster drills; one in 02/2023 and the other in 05/2023. However, the Provider did not conduct a fire drill during those months. A fire drill must be conducted on a monthly basis whether an emergency disaster drill is conducted that month or not. They are separat
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