Nykisha Harcum
SOLOMONS ISLAND ROAD NORTH, SUNDERLAND, MD 20689Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.2 / 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 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
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 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Parent Communication & Policies (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 202612 Findings1 Critical11 Important
- During the Inspection Today, There Was an Albuterol Inhaler Located in a Child's Book Bag13A.15.11.04E(2)
During the inspection today, there was an Albuterol inhaler located in a child's book bag. The book bag was in the child's cubby, which is accessible to the children. Providers should make sure this inhaler and medication are not accessible to children. Please send a written plan of correction to
- During the Inspection Today13A.15.03.02A
During the inspection today, there was one child who did not have Part 1 or 2 of the health inventory form and one child who did not have Part 2 of the health inventory form in their files. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- During the Inspection Today, There Were Three Children Who Did Not Have Blood Lead Test Results in Their Files13A.15.03.02B
During the inspection today, there were three children who did not have blood lead test results in their files. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- During the Inspection Today, There Was One Child Who Did Not Have a Written Agreement in Their File13A.15.03.03A
During the inspection today, there was one child who did not have a written agreement in their file. Please obtain from parent and add to the file. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist.
- The Providers Have Not Been Taking Daily Attendance Since October13A.15.03.03B
The providers have not been taking daily attendance since October. LS discussed with the providers the requirement of keeping daily attendance which is verified by the parents. Please send a written plan of correction to Licensing Specialist.
- During the Inspection Today13A.15.03.03E
During the inspection today, there was one child who did not have documentation in their file that the child's parent was given consumer information on child care. Please obtain from parent and add to the file. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist.
- During the Inspection Today, There Was No Emergency Form on File for One Child13A.15.03.04A(1)
During the inspection today, there was no emergency form on file for one child. There was one emergency form for a set of siblings that need their birth dates and home address added. Please obtain from parents and add to files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
- During the Inspection Today, There Was One Emergency Form That Needed to Be Updated13A.15.03.04A(3)
During the inspection today, there was one emergency form that needed to be updated. Please obtain from parent and add to file. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist.
- During the Inspection Today, There Was One Child Who Did Not Have Written Permission to Transport in Their File13A.15.03.04B(3)
During the inspection today, there was one child who did not have written permission to transport in their file. Please obtain from parent and add to the file. Please send copy to Licensing Specialist.
- Provider, NH, Did Not Complete the Required 2025 BHS Update, Which Was Due to Be Completed by 12-31-2513A.15.06.02B(1)
Provider, NH, did not complete the required 2025 BHS update, which was due to be completed by 12-31-25. Please complete the training and send a copy of the certificate to LS.
- Provider, NH, Did Not Complete the Required 12 Hours of Annual Training for the 2024-2025 Cycle13A.15.06.02B(3)
Provider, NH, did not complete the required 12 hours of annual training for the 2024-2025 cycle. Provider currently has 4 hours of training completed. Please complete an additional 8 hours of continued training immediately to correct this non-compliance. For the 2025-2026 training cycle, 12 hours
- During Inspection Today, There Was One Child Who Had an Inhaler with Albuterol That Was Not Labeled by the Pharmacy13A.15.11.04A(3)
During inspection today, there was one child who had an inhaler with Albuterol that was not labeled by the pharmacy. Please obtain the box for the Albuterol that is labeled by the pharmacy. Please send a photo to the Licensing Specialist once received.
Jan 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Co-provider Did Not Complete the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Training Within 90 Days of Becoming Registered as A…13A.15.06.02A(4)
The co-provider did not complete the 3 hour basic health and safety training within 90 days of becoming registered as a co-provider. Please complete this training as soon as possible and send a copy of the training certificate to Licensing Specialist.
- The Co-provider Did Not Complete the 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update Training That Was Due by 12-31-2413A.15.06.02B(1)
The co-provider did not complete the 2024 basic health and safety update training that was due by 12-31-24. Please complete this training as soon as possible and send a copy of the training certificate to Licensing Specialist.
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