Kimberly Beckert
BRICKHOUSE ROAD, DUNKIRK, MD 20754Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 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 (7), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 13 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 7, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Two Children Need Updated Immunization Records. Please Obtain From Parents and Add to Files. Send Copies to LS.13A.15.03.02A
- Four Children Who Meet the Birthdate Requirement for Lead Blood Testing Did Not Have Test Results on File During The…13A.15.03.02B
Four children who meet the birthdate requirement for lead blood testing did not have test results on file during the inspection today. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Send copies to LS.
- One Emergency Form Needs Child's Health Care Provider Information Added to It13A.15.03.04A(1)
One emergency form needs child's health care provider information added to it. Please obtain from parents and add to file. Send copy to LS.
- When Licensing Specialist Arrived at 8:55 Am, There Were Three Children Under the Age of 2 Present13A.15.04.03B
When Licensing Specialist arrived at 8:55 am, there were three children under the age of 2 present. These children were 13 months, 15 months and 19 months and all were mobile. The provider immediately called one of the children's parents and asked for someone to pick up the child. This child was
- The Provider Only Completed 3 of the 12 Hours Continued Training Hours for the 2023-2024 Training Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)
The provider only completed 3 of the 12 hours continued training hours for the 2023-2024 training cycle. Provider should complete 9 hours of training immediately and submit copies of certificates to the Licensing Specialist. The provider is reminded she has 12 additional hours of continued trainin
- When LS Observed the Provider's Fire Drill and Emergency Disaster Drill Records13A.15.10.01A(3)
When LS observed the provider's fire drill and emergency disaster drill records, it appears that emergency disaster drills were completed in place of fire drills at least 3 times. Provider is reminded fire drills are to be completed once every month and emergency disaster drills are to be completed
Oct 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Are Two Emergency Forms That Need to Be Updated. Please Have Parent Update the Form and Add to Files. Send Copies to LS.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Oct 26, 20236 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Provider's 1st Aid and CPR Training Expired in January 202313A.15.06.02D(1)
Provider's 1st Aid and CPR training expired in January 2023. Provider completed new training in September 2023 and certification is now current. This is corrected. Provider is reminded that 1st Aid and CPR is to be current at all times.
- Provider Has 3 Medications (EpiPen, Albuterol and Prescription Eye Drops) That Are All Expired13A.15.11.04E(1)(c)
Provider has 3 medications (EpiPen, Albuterol and prescription eye drops) that are all expired. Expired medication should be returned to parent. LS did observe medication form for the EpiPen to be current so, if still needed, parent should bring a new EpiPen to provider. Please send written corre
- Updated Shot Records Are Needed for KD, KB, DF. Obtain From Parents and Add to Files. Please Send Copies to Licensing Specialist.13A.15.03.02A
- The Following Children Meet the Birthdate Requirement for Blood Lead Testing13A.15.03.02B
The following children meet the birthdate requirement for blood lead testing, which should have been done at 12 and 24 months: KB, DF. Please obtain test results or note from the child's health care provider and add to files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- The Following Forms Are Missing the Following Information: JA and AA - Emergency Contact Person13A.15.03.04A(1)
The following forms are missing the following information: JA and AA - emergency contact person, health care provider info, parent signature and date; KS - daily authorized pick up person. Please have parents add this information to forms and add to files. Send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- LS Observed Provider's Fire and Emergency Drill Records13A.15.10.01A(3)
LS observed provider's fire and emergency drill records. Provider replaced fire drills twice with emergency drills according to the record. LS reminded provider that fire drills are to be practiced and recorded every month and emergency drills are to be done, in addition to the fire drills, twice
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