Melissa Van Deusen
FOX GRAPE TERRACE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044Childery 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Did Not Observe the Daily Pick Up Person for One Child. Provider Must Immediately Submit Evidence of Correction.13A.15.03.04A(1)
May 2, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- LS Observed an Infant Sleeping in an Unapproved Area for Napping13A.15.05.04A(1)
LS observed an infant sleeping in an unapproved area for napping. The sunroom is approved for quiet activities only. Childreen may nap only in the approved day care areas.
- LS Did Not Observe an Annual Update for Each Child's Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(3)
LS did not observe an annual update for each child's emergency form. Provider must submit evidence immediately that all emergency forms have been updated by a parent or guardian.
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