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POINT LOOKOUT ROAD, LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 4 Findings
4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. Jun 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • 2 Children Do Not Have Evidence of Having Had a Blood Lead Test at 2 Years of Age and 1 Child Is Missing 1 Hep B…13A.15.03.04C

      2 children do not have evidence of having had a blood lead test at 2 years of age and 1 child is missing 1 Hep B vaccination. Please forward copies of the blood lead test results and updated immunization record to the OCC once obtained.

    • The Provider and Co-provider Have Not Completed the Annual Update to the Basic Health and Safety Training Which Was Due…13A.15.06.02B(1)

      The provider and co-provider have not completed the annual update to the basic health and safety training which was due by March 31, 2024. Please forward of copy of your certificates to the OCC once obtained.

  2. Jun 26, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • The Patio Gate's Latch Isn't Secure and Cannot Be Latched Properly13A.15.05.05B

      The patio gate's latch isn't secure and cannot be latched properly. Please repair the latch and consistently use the patio gate to ensure the children in care are protected from the heavily trafficked area (Route 5) which is in close proximity to the house. Please forward a photo or video of the rep

    • The Licensing Specialist Noted That the Provider Had a Gallon of 2% Milk in Her Refrigerator13A.15.12.01D

      The Licensing Specialist noted that the provider had a gallon of 2% milk in her refrigerator. Milk furnished to children 2 years old or older shall be 1% fat milk or nonfat milk. Please send a photo of 1% fat milk or nonfat milk to the OCC once purchased.

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