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WIMBELDON DRIVE, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 4 (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 4 (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
- Recognized by Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Window in the Child Care Area Has Holes in the Screen13A.18.05.01C
The window in the child care area has holes in the screen. Please correct immediately and submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care.
Mar 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Three Children Did Not Have Doctors Information on Emergency Cards13A.18.03.04C
Three children did not have doctors information on emergency cards. Please submit copies of corrected emergency cards to the Office of Child Care.
- The Director Had 10 Hours of Training at Time of Inspection. Please Submit 2 Additional Hours of Training to the Office of Child Care.13A.18.06.05G
Jul 26, 20242 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Two Emergency Forms Needing Daily Authorized Pickup Information.13A.18.03.04C
- LS Did Not Observe Staffing Patterns Posted.13A.18.03.05B
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