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Childery

Noreen Hamdani

SPINNING WHEEL DR, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874Childery Rating: 5/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    5 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:39
Preschool1:1020

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 13 Findings
Most recent: Jun 26, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical12 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (6), Children's Records & Files (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). Of 13 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Jun 26, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • LS Observed 1 Instance of an Emergency Form That Needed the Full Enrollment Date and the Physician Information (Name,…13A.15.03.04A(1)

      LS observed 1 instance of an emergency form that needed the full enrollment date and the physician information (name, phone number, address).

    • LS Observed 3 Instances of Children's Emergency Forms in Need of Annual Updates.13A.15.03.04A(3)
  2. Apr 1, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
    • The OCC Did Not Receive Fingerprinting Results for the Provider's Adult Son and Spouse.13A.15.03.05D(2)
    • Provider Has Not Submitted Documentation of Rabies Vaccinations for the 3 Cats Living in the Home That Belong to Her Adult Son.13A.15.02.03B(2)
    • The OCC Was Not Previously Informed of the Presence of the Provider's Adult Son and His Wife Who According to The…13A.15.03.05C(1)

      The OCC was not previously informed of the presence of the provider's adult son and his wife who according to the provider has been living in the home on and off over the past year. The provider states that her son said he was only going to stay for a month at first, but he would often end up coming

    • The OCC Was Not Informed That Charges Are Pending Against the Provider.13A.15.03.05C(2)(a)
    • The OCC Was Not Notified of a Pending Charge Against the Provider's Adult Son.13A.15.03.05C(2)(b)
    • The OCC Was Not Informed of a Potentially Dangerous Individual or Conditions in the Home Related to These Pending Charges.13A.15.03.05C(3)
    • The OCC Did Not Receive a Notarized Release of Information Form for the Provider's Adult Son and Spouse.13A.15.03.05D(1)
    • The OCC Did Not Receive a Medical Form for the Provider's Adult Son and Spouse.13A.15.03.05E
  3. Jul 23, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Licensing Specialist Observed 6 Instances of Children's Files That Had Missing Information on the Emergency Cards, As…13A.15.03.04C

      Licensing specialist observed 6 instances of children's files that had missing information on the emergency cards, as well as missing forms or information for health inventory part II, lead tests, and immunizations. Provider is asked to follow up with the parents about this,

    • Licensing Specialist Observed That the First Aid and CPR Certifications for All Associated Parties Expired in April 202413A.15.06.02D(2)

      Licensing specialist observed that the First Aid and CPR certifications for all associated parties expired in April 2024. The provider and the others are scheduled to take a course in the upcoming weeks. Provider is reminded that FA+CPR certification must be maintained at all times with no lapses in

    • Licensing Specialist Did Not Observe a Written Screen Time Policy During the Inspection13A.15.09.01B(6)

      Licensing specialist did not observe a written screen time policy during the inspection. Provider is asked to create and post their screen time policy in their home. The Provider can reference the COMAR regulations for the specific requirements or ask the LS for this information.

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