Melissa Wilson
MILL CHURCH ROAD, ARNOLD, MD 21012Childery 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 (4), Parent Communication & Policies (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Children's Files Were Not Available at Inspection. Provider Accidently Left Her Binder at Her OC Property.13A.15.03.02A
- Reviewed with Provider That Children Must Be Signed in and Out Daily.13A.15.03.03B
- No Drills Were Given at Inspection.13A.15.03.03F
Apr 11, 20245 Findings5 Important
- One Child Did Not Have an Emergency Form on File.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- LS Observed Children's Emergency Cards. Multiple Cards Did Not Contain Information for an Authorized Person for Pick Up or an Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- LS Observed Children's Files. Multiple Files Were Missing Health Inventory 1 and 2 Information, as Well as Lead Certificates.13A.15.03.04C
- Provider's First Aid Kit Is Missing Liquid Fragrance Free Soap.13A.15.10.01H(1)
- LS Observed a Box with a Sharp Kitchen Utensil Within Reach of a Child in the Living Room Area.13A.15.10.02
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