Kristin Byrnes
CATOCTIN RIDGE DRIVE, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771Childery 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
- 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 11, 20253 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing Lead Screening for One Child Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.02B
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing lead screening for one child enrolled in care. The provider is to obtain this record and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Is Missing Emergency Contact Addresses and Source of Health Care on 2…13A.15.03.04A(1)
At the time of this inspection the provider is missing emergency contact addresses and source of health care on 2 emergency cards. The provider is to obtain this missing information and submit evidence to the LS.
- At the Time of This Inspection the Provider Has Evidence of Annual Updates for the Emergency Plan for Every Year Up To…13A.15.10.01A(4)
At the time of this inspection the provider has evidence of annual updates for the emergency plan for every year up to 2025. The provider reviewed the plan and updated at the time of this inspection.
Sep 20, 20232 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of the Inspection the Provider Had 1 Child with a Doctor Portion of the Health Inventory That Has Not Been…13A.15.03.02A
At the time of the inspection the provider had 1 child with a doctor portion of the health inventory that has not been completed in it's entirety.
- At the Time of the Inspection the Provider Is Missing the 2nd Lead Screening for 2 Children Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.02B
At the time of the inspection the provider is missing the 2nd lead screening for 2 children enrolled in care. As well as one additional child missing their 1st lead screening.
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