Marcela Azari-Versaq
LIMPKIN AVENUE, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 5 (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)Accredited
- Recognized by Health and Wellness.
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 (9), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of Either the Entire Health Assessment or 1 Page Only of the Health Assessment for Five (5)…13A.15.03.02A
LS observed no evidence of either the entire health assessment or 1 page only of the health assessment for five (5) children in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the health assessments have been obtained and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Lead Screening Information for Four (4) Children in Care13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no lead screening information for four (4) children in care. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the lead screening information has been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Cards That Were Not Complete and Missing Address and Phone Numbers of Emergency Contacts13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed 2 emergency cards that were not complete and missing address and phone numbers of emergency contacts. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency cards have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed 4 Emergency Cards That Had Not Been Annually Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed 4 emergency cards that had not been annually updated. Provider to submit a written statement verifying that the emergency cards have been annually updated, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.
Aug 22, 20243 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of an Emergency Card for One Child13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed no evidence of an emergency card for one child. Provider to send a written statement verifying that the completed, signed and dated emergency card has been received and is accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed 1 Emergency Card That Had Not Been Annually Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS observed 1 emergency card that had not been annually updated. Provider to send a written statement verifying that the completed and updated emergency card has been received and is accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed No Evidence That the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update Had Been Completed by March 31, 202413A.15.06.02B(1)
LS observed no evidence that the 2023 Basic Health and Safety Annual Update had been completed by March 31, 2024. Provider to submit evidence that the course has been completed to OCC.
Aug 18, 20234 Findings4 Important
- LS Observed One (1) Child That Did Not Have the Health Assessment in the File.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Observed No Evidence That Two (2) Children That Did Not Have a Parent Agreement in Their File.13A.15.03.03A
- LS Observed One (1) Emergency Form That Was Not Signed and Dated by the Parent.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed One Child That Did Not Have the Health Assessment (Part 1 and 2) in Their File.13A.15.03.04C
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