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Childery

Noreen Ali

LYONSWOOD DR, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117Childery 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
8
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 · 10 Findings
Most recent: Nov 21, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
10 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 21, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • The Provider Has an Attendance Record but Parents Only Verify It at Pick Up and the Provider Signs Children in at Drop…13A.15.03.03B

      The provider has an attendance record but parents only verify it at pick up and the provider signs children in at drop off time. Correct immediately.

    • Two Emergency Forms Were Missing Child Physician’s Information.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • The Provider Did Not Have Lead Test Results for One Child. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04C
    • Licensing Specialist Observed the Laundry Closet Door Left Open During This Inspection13A.15.05.04A(3)

      Licensing specialist observed the laundry closet door left open during this inspection. Licensing specialist observed a washer, dryer, and a refrigerator in that closet. The provider stated she leaves the door open to have an easy access to the refrigerator and the food that is stored there.

  2. Dec 6, 20236 Findings6 Important
    • One Child's Emergency Form Was Missing Child's Physician's Information. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04A(1)
    • The Provider Did Not Have Lead Test Results for Two Children. Correct Immediately.13A.15.03.04C
    • LS Recorder Water Temperature at 130 Degrees F in the Provider's Basement Bathroom13A.15.05.01E

      LS recorder water temperature at 130 degrees F in the provider's basement bathroom. Corrected on site; water temperature was adjusted during the inspection and LS recorded it at 100 degrees F at the end of inspection.

    • LS Observed Children's Hands Not Being Washed Before Served Breakfast Snack at 10:30AM13A.15.05.03D(2)

      LS observed children's hands not being washed before served breakfast snack at 10:30AM. Please correct by submitting an action plan to this specialist.

    • LS Observed 7 Children Sitting at the Tables Between 9:35AM and 10:30AM13A.15.09.01A

      LS observed 7 children sitting at the tables between 9:35AM and 10:30AM. LS also observed a one year old child sitting in a highchair for the same period. The toddler was not eating during that time and the provider did not give her a toy to play with. At 10:30AM children received a snack at the tab

    • Emergency and Disaster Plan Was Not Updated. Corrected on Site When the Provider Updated the Plan.13A.15.10.01A(4)

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