Marna Jack
RIDGEVIEW DRIVE, COLUMBIA, MD 21046Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20254 Findings4 Important
- The Provider Did Not Have a Substitute Log Present Showing When the Substitute Was Stepping in for the Provider. This Was Corrected on Site.13A.15.03.03C
- There Is One Child Who Needs Emergency Contacts and Physician Information Listed on the Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
- There Are 5 Children Who Need Their Emergency Cards Updated.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- In the Bathroom Cabinet Under the Sink There Were Spray Bottles of Clorox and All Purpose Cleaners Present with No Lock on the Cabinet.13A.15.10.02
Oct 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 1 Emergency Card Needing the Child's Doctor's Information13A.15.03.04A(1)
Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 4 Emergency Cards That Need Updating - Update and Notify OCC When Complete -13A.15.03.04A(3)
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