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Childery

Nakisha Blake-Dow

SIMPSON LANE, CLINTON, MD 20735Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 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 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
7
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 9 Findings
Most recent: May 29, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
9 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), Children's Records & Files (3), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 11, 20258 Findings8 Important
    • Observed 1 Child's File Missing Part 1 & 2 of the Health Inventory. J.O. Observed 1 Child's File Missing the Immunization Shot Record. J.W.13A.15.03.02A
    • Observed 1 Child's File Missing the Consumer Pamphlet. J.W.13A.15.03.03E
    • No Evidence of Each Child's File Having an Emergency Form Completed by a Parent.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • Observed 3 Children's Files Missing the Emergency Form Completed by a Parent.13A.15.03.04A(3)
    • Observed the Kitchen Needing to Be Thoroughly Cleaned and Sanitized13A.15.05.03A

      Observed the kitchen needing to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, all pots, dishes and paper products needing to be cleaned and not located on the stovetop. Observed the bathroom needing to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Observed the toilet and sink needing to be cleaned with bleach and

    • Observed the Kitchen Needing to Be Thoroughly Cleaned and Sanitized13A.15.05.03A

      Observed the kitchen needing to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, all pots, dishes and paper products needing to be cleaned and not located on the stovetop. Observed the bathroom needing to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Observed the toilet and sink needing to be cleaned with bleach and

    • Observed in the Bathroom the Portable Toilet Needing to Be Cleaned and Sanitized.13A.15.05.03F(3)
    • Observed in the Bathroom the Portable Toilet Needing to Be Cleaned and Sanitized.13A.15.05.03F(3)
  2. Oct 12, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • Observed the Bathroom Sink Needing to Be Thoroughly Cleaned and Sanitized Daily.13A.15.05.03A

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