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Childery

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COLONIAL WAY, RISING SUN, MD 21911Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
50
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 11 Findings
Most recent: Aug 4, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
11 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.

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  1. Aug 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Four Children Emergency Information Form Did Not Have an Emergency Contact Person. Correct Immediately..13A.16.03.04G
    • Temperature of the Refrigerator Registered at 44 Degrees. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.04F(3)
    • Temperature of the Refrigerator Registered at 44 Degrees. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.05C(2)
    • Freezer Section of the Refrigerator Was Without a Thermometer. Correct Immediately.13A.16.12.05D
  2. Jul 18, 20247 Findings7 Important
    • Ls Observed That Staffing Patterns Were Not Up to Date13A.16.03.05B
    • Director Stated That Aides Were Subbing but Director Did Not Have a Sub Log or Documentation13A.16.03.05E
    • Ls Observed That a Aide Let Ls in the Building Leaving 10 Preschooler Unattended13A.16.08.01A(2)(a)

      Ls observed that a aide let Ls in the building leaving 10 preschooler unattended. Ls observed that 1 aide with 10 preschool children and 1 aide with 10 school age children. During the inspection 1 aide left another aide with 20 children by herself

    • LS Observed 1 Aide with 10 Preschool and 1 Aide with 10 School Age Children and No Qualified Teacher.13A.16.08.02B
    • Ls Observed That 1 Aide with 10 Preschool Children and 1 Aide with 10 School Age No Qualified Teacher in the Building13A.16.08.03A
    • Ls Observed Group of 20 Children, 10 Preschooler and 10 School Age Children with Tow Aides and No Qualified Teacher13A.16.08.03D(3)
    • LS Observed No Emergency Escape Route Posted in the School Age Room13A.16.10.01A(4)

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