Paula Denise Mills
TALL TIMBER ROAD, BERLIN, MD 21811Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- Recognized by Quality Business Practices.
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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 4, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Two Children in Attendance Without Emergency Card, Health Inventory, or Any Other Records.13A.15.03.04C
- Upon Arrival13A.15.04.03A
Upon arrival, the provider had 11 children in care, including 5 children under the age of 2 (3 of which were her grandchildren). The provider contacted parents, and 3 children were picked up.
- Upon Arrival, Provider Had 5 Children Under the Age of 2 (3 of Which Were Her Grandchildren)13A.15.04.03B
Upon arrival, provider had 5 children under the age of 2 (3 of which were her grandchildren). The provider contacted parents, and 3 children were picked up.
- 5 Children Under 2 Years of Age Were in Care. No Additional Adult Is Approved for This Provider.13A.15.04.03C
- Upon Arrival13A.15.04.03D
Upon arrival, the provider had 11 children in care, including 5 children under the age of 2 (3 of which were her grandchildren). The provider contacted parents, and 3 children were picked up.
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