Kathleen Free
GUILFORD AVENUE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740Childery 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 Children's Records & Files (5), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 11, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- The Provider's First Aid and CPR Certification Expired 7/202513A.15.06.02D(1)
The provider's First Aid and CPR certification expired 7/2025. Provider will need to submit verification of her current First Aid and CPR certification to OCC.
- Seven Children Will Need the Annual Update for Their Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
Seven children will need the annual update for their emergency forms. The provider is to submit verification of the completed emergency forms to OCC.
- The Provider Did Not Have Fragrance Free Soap in the First Aid Kit13A.15.10.01H(1)
The provider did not have fragrance free soap in the first aid kit. The provider will need to submit verification that she obtained fragrance free soap for the first aid kit.
Aug 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Seven Children's Emergency Forms Will Need the Annual Update. Provider Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Emergency Forms to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Provider Will Need to Complete the Basic Health Safety 2023 Annual Update Training13A.15.06.02B(1)
Provider will need to complete the Basic Health Safety 2023 Annual Update training. Provider is to forward a copy of the training certificate to OCC for verification.
Sep 6, 20233 Findings3 Important
- One Child Enrolled Needs an Emergency Card Completed13A.15.03.04A(1)
One child enrolled needs an emergency card completed. Child was not in care during the inspection. Provider to send proof of verification to LST by 9/8/2023.
- One Child's Emergency Card Will Need the Annual Update. Provider to Send Proof of Verification to LST by 9/15/2023.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- One Child Enrolled Was Missing the Health Inventory Forms. Provider to Send Verification to LST by 9/8/2023.13A.15.03.04C
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