Monica Ortiz
MERIDIAN CT, FREDERICK, MD 21703Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 22, 20266 Findings6 Important
- LS Did Not Observe Immunization Records for Two Children in Care.13A.15.03.02A
- LS Did Not Observe a Lead Screening or Test for Two Children in Care.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Did Not Observe 2024 or 2025 Basic Health and Safety Updates.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- LS Observed 8 Hours of Completed Training for the Previous Full Year. Provider Will Send Certificates with Professional Development Plan.13A.15.06.02B(3)
- Additional Adult Has Not Been Fingerprinted Since 201913A.15.06.04A(4)
Additional adult has not been fingerprinted since 2019. Provider was notified at last inspection to have Additional Adult reprinted. Additional adult must be reprinted immediately.
- LS Did Not Observe Completed Fire or Emergency Drills for This Year.13A.15.10.01A(3)
Feb 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Provider Does Not Have Parent Request for Children Between 12 Months and 24 Months to Nap in a Pack and Play13A.15.05.06D
Provider does not have parent request for children between 12 months and 24 months to nap in a pack and play. Provider will obtain parent request/permission.
- LS Observed a Blanket and Pillows in a Pack and Play That Is Used for a One Year Old Child13A.15.05.06F
LS observed a blanket and pillows in a pack and play that is used for a one year old child. Child was not in pack and play, provider removed blanket and pillows during inspection.
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