Meeraben Jalu
MINA DRIVE, MIDDLETOWN, MD 21769Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Health Assessment or Immunizations for One Child in Care.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Did Not Observe Evidence of a Lead Screening or Test for 4 Children in Care.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Did Not Observe an Updated Written Emergency and Disaster Plan.13A.15.10.01A(4)
- One Child in Care Has a Medication Form Not Signed by a Licensed Health Practitioner13A.15.11.04A(1)(b)
One child in care has a medication form not signed by a licensed health practitioner. One child in care has a current medication form signed by a doctor but no medication present. Provider stated the child no longer takes the medication at child care.
Dec 8, 20255 Findings5 Important
- LS Was Unable to Verify Attendance Records for Previous Weeks13A.15.03.03B
LS was unable to verify attendance records for previous weeks. LS was able to verify today's attendance records. Provider does use Brightwheel for attendance, however records could not be verified at time of inspection.
- LS Observed One Emergency Form Needing Physician Information. LS Observed One Emergency Form Needing Authorized Daily Pickup Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed 2 Emergency Forms Needing an Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed 3 Children Under 2 Present During Inspection. Provider Is Approved to Care for 2 Children Under Age 2.13A.15.04.03A
- LS Observed 3 Children Under 2 Present During Inspection13A.15.04.03B
LS observed 3 children under 2 present during inspection. One child will turn 2 on December 14th. Provider contacted one parent to pick up one infant during inspection. Provider then had 2 children under 2.
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