Nickmime Dambreville
HORSESHOE ROAD, CLINTON, MD 20735Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Observed the Daycare Bathroom Needing the Paper Towel Accessible to the Children13A.15.05.03B
Observed the daycare bathroom needing the paper towel accessible to the children. The provider put the paper towels on the table where the children can access them.
- Observed the Diapering Pad Having Crumbs on It13A.15.05.03E(3)
Observed the diapering pad having crumbs on it. LS observed Ms. Ayana (Substitute) clean the diapering pad before the children came to daycare.
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- LS Observed 2 Children's File Missing or Needing a Parent to Sign and Date the Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(1)
Feb 14, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Observed 3 Children's Files Missing the Emergency Form Completed or Annually Updated13A.15.03.02A
observed 3 children's files missing the emergency form completed or annually updated. Observed 1 child's file missing the part 1 of the Health Inventory. Observed 1 child's file missing part 2 of the Health Inventory. Observed 1 child's file missing the immunization shot record.
- Observed 2 Children's File Missing the Lead Test.13A.15.03.02B
- No Evidence of 1 Child's File Having the Written Agreement Between Parent and Provider.13A.15.03.03A
- Observed 2 Children's Files Missing the Emergency Forms Completed.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Observed 2 Children's Files Missing the Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(1)
- Observed 1 Child's File Needing an Annual Update.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Observed 1 Child's File Needing an Annual Update on Their Emergency Form.13A.15.03.04A(3)
- Observed the Daycare Room Having 2 Heaters Accessible to the Children. ***Corrected on Site.13A.15.10.02
- LS Observed the Provider Having Several Heaters in the Daycare Room Needing to Be Removed.13A.15.10.02
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