Nisha Vashisht
SOUTHDOWN RD, EDGEWATER, MD 21037Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Medication Administration (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Specialist Observed That the Provider Has 5 Children Under Two Years Old Present at the Time of the Inspection13A.15.04.03D
Specialist observed that the provider has 5 children under two years old present at the time of the inspection. Provider has 6 children under two years old enrolled and frequently present. Provider disenrolled 2 children at the time of the inspection, one of whom was present at the time of the inspe
Jul 26, 20233 Findings3 Important
- LS Observed One Child in Care M13A.15.03.04C
LS observed one child in care M. P. who does not have a parent's signature on Health Inventory Part I form. LS observed more than one child with initials A.F. and B. F. are missing lead forms. The provider will provide photographic evidence of updated forms within 10 days.
- LS Observed That a Child in Care with the Initials B.F13A.15.11.04A(1)(a)
LS observed that a child in care with the initials B.F. has been prescribed medication for Asthma written on the health inventory Part II form has a medication authorization form completed by physician however does not have a signature from parent. Provider shall have parent sign the medication auth
- LS Observed a Child in Care with the Initials B.F13A.15.11.04C
LS observed a child in care with the initials B.F. has been prescribed medication for asthma written on the health inventory Part II form however medication is not present in child care. The provider must have the parent provide asthma medication. Provider shall provide a letter of correction verify
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