Kawanda Smith
ROPEKNOT ROAD, LUSBY, MD 20657Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 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
- Recognized by Quality Business Practices, Health and Wellness.
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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3) and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Were Cleaning Supplies in the Bathroom Sink Cabinet Accessible to Children13A.15.05.04B(3)
At the time of the mandatory inspection there were cleaning supplies in the bathroom sink cabinet accessible to children. During the inspection the cleaning supplies were moved out of reach of the children.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection the Refrigerator Was Not Operable13A.15.05.01G
At the time of the mandatory inspection the refrigerator was not operable. The provider has a repair appointment for 3/3/2026 and is using shelve stable milk and shelve stable food for the children. For correction please let the licensing specialist know when the refrigerator has been repaired.
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Provider Has a Child Who Has Not Been in Attendance for a Month That Is Missing a Lead Test13A.15.03.04C
Provider has a child who has not been in attendance for a month that is missing a lead test. If the child is to come back into care they must have their documentation of having the lead blood test. Provider is disenrolling the child as of today.
Jan 30, 20242 Findings2 Important
- There Was One Child Who Did Not Have an Emergency Form on File During Inspection Today13A.15.03.04A(1)
There was one child who did not have an emergency form on file during inspection today. The child has a sibling who no longer attends and provider thinks her form is filed with the sibling's paperwork. Provider stated she will look in the stored files for the form at rest time. If form cannot be
- There Is One Child Who Needs Their Emergency Form Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
There is one child who needs their emergency form updated. There are two children who need their health care provider's information added to their emergency forms. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to LS.
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