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Childery

Maryam Afshari

MUSCADINE DRIVE, CLARKSBURG, MD 20871Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
Group Child Care Home
Age groups served
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
12
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

1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 2 Findings
2 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.

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  1. Mar 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Observed 8 Children in Care That Id Not Have Any Evidence of Lead Screening Information13A.18.03.04E

      LS observed 8 children in care that id not have any evidence of lead screening information. Director to submit written verification that all lead screening information for all children has been obtained and is accessible in the child files.

    • LS Observed the Emergency and Disaster Plan That Had Not Been Updated Annually13A.18.10.01A(3)(d)

      LS observed the emergency and disaster plan that had not been updated annually. Director reviewed and updated the emergency and disaster plan at the time of the inspection.

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