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Childery

Miriam Garner

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 2 (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 2 (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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

4 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 11 Findings
11 Important

Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 11 findings were critical.

See All 4 Inspection Visits
  1. May 7, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Review All Emergency Cards for Updated Signature and Dates13A.15.03.04A(3)
  2. May 23, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Fire Permit Has Expired13A.15.02.03B(2)
    • Review All Emergency Cards for Updated Signatures , Dates and Physician Information.13A.15.03.04A(3)
  3. Apr 29, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • Updated Information on Emergency Form Were Not Completed by Parents13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • Unable to Locate or Read the Thermometer During the Visit.13A.15.12.02B
  4. Jun 26, 20236 Findings6 Important
    • Review All Children Files for Completed Health Inventory by Parents13A.15.03.02A
    • Consumer Pamphlet Guide Were Not Posted or in the Files Reviewed.13A.15.03.03E
    • Review All Children Files for Completed Emergency Cards13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • Review All Emergency Cards for Updated Signatures and Date From Parents.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • The 1st Aid Kit Was Missing: A Wash Cloth During the Inspection.13A.15.10.01H(1)
    • During the Visit the Licensing Specialist Observed the Thermometers Missing From the Refrigerator and Freezer.13A.15.12.02B