Nicholle Gall
JORDAN ROAD, FAIRPLAY, MD 21733Childery 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
- 7
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 18, 20263 Findings3 Important
- One Child Will Need a Parent's Signature and Date on the First Page of the Emergency Form13A.15.03.04A(1)
One child will need a parent's signature and date on the first page of the emergency form. The provider should submit verification of the signed and dated emergency form to OCC.
- One Child's Emergency Form Will Need the Annual Update. The Provider Is to Submit Verification of the Completed Emergency Form to OCC.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Two Children Enrolled Will Need Verification of Their Lead Screenings13A.15.03.04C
Two children enrolled will need verification of their lead screenings. The provider is to submit verification of the their lead screenings to OCC.
Jul 13, 20232 Findings2 Important
- One Child Enrolled in the Program Was Missing an Emergency Card13A.15.03.04A(1)
One child enrolled in the program was missing an emergency card. Provider is to send LST proof of correction no later than Friday, July 14th, 2023.
- During Today's Visit, the Provider Was Over Capacity by 1 Infant13A.15.04.03A
During today's visit, the provider was over capacity by 1 infant. The provider sent the 1 infant home prior to the end of the inspection today. Provider was made aware by the Regional Manager of her license capacity.
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