Meron Dessie
BILL DORSEY BLVD, ADAMSTOWN, MD 21710Childery 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 21, 20263 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of Inspection13A.15.03.04A(1)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 2 children's emergency forms that were missing the children's source of health care. The provider shall have parents update the forms to include the missing information and notify the OCC immediately.
- At the Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Child's Emergency Form That Was Not Updated at Least Annually13A.15.03.04A(3)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child's emergency form that was not updated at least annually. The provider shall have parents update the form and notify the OCC immediately.
- Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence That the Home's Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Updated at Least Annually13A.15.10.01A(4)
Licensing Specialist observed no evidence that the home's emergency and disaster plan was updated at least annually. The provider updated the plan during the inspection.
Feb 11, 20262 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed No Emergency Form 1 Child Enrolled in Care13A.15.03.04A(1)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no emergency form 1 child enrolled in care. One child's emergency from was missing the child's source of health care, parent's signature, and date. The provider shall have parents complete the missing information and notify the OCC.
- At the Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Child's Emergency Form That Was Not Updated at Least Annually13A.15.03.04A(3)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed 1 child's emergency form that was not updated at least annually. The provider shall have the child's parent update the form and notify the OCC.
Feb 24, 20252 Findings2 Important
- At the Time of Inspection, Licensing Specialist Observed No Evidence of an Emergency Form for 2 Children in Care13A.15.03.04A(1)
At the time of inspection, Licensing Specialist observed no evidence of an emergency form for 2 children in care. The provider shall immediately obtain the emergency forms and notify OCC.
- Licensing Specialist Observed a Comforter Being Used as a Rest Furnishing for a Child Using a Crib13A.15.05.06F
Licensing Specialist observed a comforter being used as a rest furnishing for a child using a crib. Licensing Specialist also observed stuffed animals being used for another child who was using a crib. The provider removed the items during the inspection. The provider shall submit a detailed email e
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