Pamela Shaw
WEMPE DRIVE, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502Childery 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAFCC accreditation. 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 5 (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)Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (7), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20266 Findings6 Important
- All of the Children Did Not Have Contracts Available on Inspection. The Provider Will Obtain and Send Verification to OCC.13A.18.03.02A
- One Child in Care Needs His Emergency Card.13A.18.03.04C
- Three Children Did Not Have the Health Inventory13A.18.03.04D(3)
Three children did not have the Health Inventory. One Child needs Part 1 completed and one child needs Part 2 completed. The Provider will obtain and send copies to OCC.
- Three Children in Care Need the Lead Verification Completed. The Provider Will Obtain and Send Copies to OCC.13A.18.03.04E
- The Aides Have Not Completed the 3 Hour Basic Health and Safety Course. Provider Will Register Them and Have Certificates Sent to OCC.13A.18.06.07A(3)
- The Provider Did Not Have a Copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan. She Will Contact Child Care Choices to Assist with That.13A.18.10.01A(1)(a)
May 8, 20243 Findings3 Important
- ONE CHIDNEEDS A DOCTOR'S PAGE COMPLETED13A.18.03.04D(3)
- 4 CHILDREN NEED LEAD RESULTS COMPLETED13A.18.03.04E
- 1 CHILD NEEDS IMMUNIZATIONS13A.18.03.04G
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