Laura Watkins
SAFFRON WAY, OWINGS, MD 20736Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Parent Communication & Policies (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- During a Review of Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of emergency forms, it was found that one four year old boy's emergency form has not been updated since 06/17/2024. Emergency forms must be updated at least on an annual basis. Please have the parent review, initial and date the form for the update and send a copy of the updated emer
Aug 7, 20246 Findings6 Important
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.03A
During a review of children's records, no evidence of a written agreement between the parent of a five year old girl and the Provider exists. Please provide a copy of the parental agreement for this child to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.03E
During a review of children's records, there is no evidence that a five year old girl's parents received the Guide to Regulated Child Care or the link to access it. Please ensure that the child's parent receives the Consumer Guide or the link to access it. Provide evidence of having done so to OCC
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of children's emergency forms, it was found that a five year old girl's emergency form is missing its original date when the parent completed the form and it is missing all of her physician's information. A six year old boy and male siblings, ages 1 year and 7 months old and three y
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.04C
During a review of children's records, it was found that a five year old girl is missing her Health Inventory Part I that should be completed by the parent. Three year old and 1 year 7 month old siblings both need a blood lead test. During the inspection, the Provider texted the parent to inform h
- The Provider Has Not Completed the Yearly Basic Health and Safety Training Entitled 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update13A.15.06.02B(1)
The Provider has not completed the yearly basic health and safety training entitled 2023 Basic Health and Safety Update. All Providers were to complete it by 03/31/2024. It has been over a year since the Provider last completed a basic health and safety update. Please complete the 2023 BHS Update
- During the Inspection, the Provider Could Not Find Her Written Emergency Disaster Plan13A.15.10.01A(1)
During the inspection, the Provider could not find her written emergency disaster plan. It must be maintained and reviewed, at least on an annual basis, initialed and dated for the update. Please find your emergency disaster plan and update it or complete a new emergency disaster plan. Send a cop
Jul 25, 20231 Finding1 Important
- During a Review of Children's Emergency Records, It Was Found That Child RP Is Missing His Doctor's Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of children's emergency records, it was found that child RP is missing his doctor's information. Please have the respective parent fill in their child's physician's information on the emergency card, initial and date it for the update. Please send a copy of the updated emergency ca
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