Lesley Gay
CHAPEL ROAD, CORDOVA, MD 21625Childery 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
- 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 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 27, 20246 Findings6 Important
- One Child in Care Did Not Have an Emergency Card.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Four Emergency Cards Need to Be Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- An Non-absorbent Surface Was Not Being Used for Diaper Changes. A Disposable Sheet Was Not Being Used for Diaper Changes.13A.15.05.03E(2)
- Provider Only Had One Cot at Time of Inspection.13A.15.05.06C(2)
- Child Under Twelve Months Had a Blanket and Toys in the Pack and Play While Sleeping.13A.15.05.06F
- Child Under Twelve Months Was Left Alone in a Different Room Out of Sight of Provider Without a Monitor.13A.15.08.01B(3)
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