Maria Ramirez
DUTROW DRIVE, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery 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
- 6
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
- LS Observed Two (2) Emergency Forms That Were Not Complete, Specifically; Missing Addresses, Physician's Information, nor Signed and Dated.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed One (1) Emergency Card That Had Not Been Annually Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
Dec 18, 20245 Findings5 Important
- LS Observed No Evidence of a Lead Screening for 2 Children in Care13A.15.03.02B
LS observed no evidence of a lead screening for 2 children in care. Provider to submit evidence that the lead screenings have been completed, obtained, and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Observed a Fire Drill and Emergency Evacuation Log That Did Not Show Evidence of the Drills Being Completed In…13A.15.03.03F
LS observed a fire drill and emergency evacuation log that did not show evidence of the drills being completed in November. Provider to submit a letter of understanding of the regulation and commitment to completing fire drills and logging the information on a monthly basis.
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Cards That Were No Complete; Specifically Missing the Physician's Full Name, Address and Phone…13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS observed 2 emergency cards that were no complete; specifically missing the physician's full name, address and phone number. Provider to submit evidence that the emergency cards have been completed and are accessible in the child files.
- LS Updated an Emergency Preparedness Plan That Was Not Annually Updated13A.15.10.01A(4)
LS updated an emergency preparedness plan that was not annually updated. Provider reviewed and annually updated the EPP at the time of the inspection.
- LS Observed No Evidence of Fragrance Free Soap Maintained in the First Aid Kit13A.15.10.01H(1)
LS observed no evidence of fragrance free soap maintained in the first aid kit. Provider to submit evidence that fragrance free soap has been obtained and is accessible in the first aid kit.
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