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Childery

Linda Fowler

CHARLES STREET, LA PLATA, MD 20646Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 6 Findings
Most recent: Nov 19, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
6 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • One Child Is in Care and Does Not Have Any of the Health Documents on File (Health Inventory, Immunizations)13A.15.03.02A

      One child is in care and does not have any of the health documents on file (health inventory, immunizations). There are 3 children who need updated immunizations in their file. Please have the parents obtain the documents and add to the children's files.

    • Six Children Need Documentation of the Lead Blood Tests13A.15.03.02B

      Six children need documentation of the lead blood tests. One of those children had the first lead blood test done at 12 months but needs the 24 month test completed. Please have the parents obtain the lead blood test results from the physician and add to their files.

    • Three Children Need Documentation of the Consumer Pamphlet in Their File13A.15.03.03E

      Three children need documentation of the consumer pamphlet in their file. Please give the parents the pamphlet or advise them how to obtain the pamphlet..

    • The Provider Has 8 Children Enrolled and 3 Are Under the Age of Two13A.15.04.03B

      The provider has 8 children enrolled and 3 are under the age of two. The oldest child under the age of two will turn two on December 8th. The 16-month-old does not attend on a regular basis and is only in care one day this week. The provider and licensing specialist discussed that she must make a pl

  2. Nov 9, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • The Following Children Need Documentation of Immunizations or Updated Immunizations: DC, RP, WH, EC and SM13A.15.03.02A

      The following children need documentation of immunizations or updated immunizations: DC, RP, WH, EC and SM. DC also needs part I of the health inventory completed by the parent. EC and SM both need the entire health inventory completed (part I by the parent and part II by the physician). Please have

    • The Following Children Need Documentation of the Lead Blood Test or 2nd Lead Blood Test Done at or After 24 Months: SH,…13A.15.03.02B

      The following children need documentation of the lead blood test or 2nd lead blood test done at or after 24 months: SH, DC, RP, HH, WH, JW, EC and TW. Please have their parents obtain the documentation from the physician and add to the children's files.

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