Patricia Ward
LOWERY OAKS LANE, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639Childery 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 3 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- LS Reviewed 6 Children's Files13A.15.03.02A
LS reviewed 6 children's files. There is 1 child who needs an updated immunization record. Please obtain from parents and add to child's file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist
- There Is One Child Missing Blood Lead Test Results13A.15.03.02B
There is one child missing blood lead test results. Please obtain from parents and add to the child's file. Send copy to Licensing Specialist.
Jul 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- There Are Four Children Who Need Health Care Provider Information Added to Their Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(1)
There are four children who need health care provider information added to their emergency forms. Please obtain from parents and add to children's files. Please send copies to Licensing Specialist.
Jun 15, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Provider's Water Temperature Was Close to 140 Degrees F When Tested During Inspection Today13A.15.05.01E
Provider's water temperature was close to 140 degrees F when tested during inspection today. Provider should turn water temperature down so that it does not exceed 120 degrees F. Please send written plan of correction to Licensing Specialist.
- Provider Did Not Update Her Emergency Disaster Plan Annually13A.15.10.01A(4)
Provider did not update her emergency disaster plan annually. Plan was reviewed and updated today during inspection. This has been corrected.
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