Lauren Harris
ANNAPOLIS WOODS ROAD, LA PLATA, MD 20646Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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
- 7
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
- There Are 5 Children That Need Documentation of Updated Immunizations13A.15.03.04C
There are 5 children that need documentation of updated immunizations, 3 children that need documentation that a lead blood test was completed, 1 child that needs the Health Inventory I completed and one child is missing the Health Inventory II. Please obtain these items and send copies to the Lic
Apr 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
- One Child Did Not Have a Completed Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
One child did not have a completed emergency form. One child's emergency form did not have the doctor information completed. Please obtain information from the parents and send a copy of each emergency form to the Licensing Specialist once completed.
Apr 25, 20244 Findings4 Important
- There Was One Emergency Form That Was Completed in April 2022 but There Have Been No Updates Since, This Emergency Form…13A.15.03.04A(3)
There was one emergency form that was completed in April 2022 but there have been no updates since, this emergency form needs to be updated immediately. There are 2 emergency forms that need to be updated no later than May 2024. There was one emergency form that was not dated by the parent but the
- There Was One Child That Did Not Have the Health Inventory II or a Lead Blood Test Result13A.15.03.04C
There was one child that did not have the Health Inventory II or a lead blood test result, two children that did not have evidence of the lead blood test and three children that need updated immunizations. See remarks section for details. These item are due to the specialist immediately.
- The Water Temperature in the Bathroom Measured at 129 Degrees Fahrenheit; The Water Temperature Will Need to Be Reduced…13A.15.05.01E
The water temperature in the bathroom measured at 129 degrees Fahrenheit; the water temperature will need to be reduced so it is not higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The provider stated she will have her husband look at the water heater once he gets home and reduce the temperature. Please measure
- The Provider Has an Above Ground Pool and at the Last Inspection This Licensing Specialist Discussed the Requirements…13A.15.05.05C
The provider has an above ground pool and at the last inspection this licensing specialist discussed the requirements of the need for a fence surrounding the pool. At that time the provider talked about putting a deck around the pool instead of a fence so options for decking were discussed. The pr
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