Payton Kissinger
NEWTOWN ROAD, SOLOMONS, MD 20688Childery 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 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 29, 20265 Findings5 Important
- During a Review of All Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(1)
During a review of all emergency forms, it was found that a 5 month old boy is missing all information for his emergency contacts other than their names. A two year old boy's emergency form is missing all of his physician's information. It was also observed that a three year old boy's emergency fo
- During the Inspection of the Outdoor Play Area13A.15.05.05A
During the inspection of the outdoor play area, the mesh that was recently installed to prevent entrapment issues has now come away from the playset making it a possible entrapment issue again. Please affix the mesh securely to the wooden surface and send pictures to OCC for the correction of this
- During the Inspection, a 5 Month Old Child Was Found Sleeping in a Pack-n-play with a Thick Blanket on Him13A.15.05.06F
During the inspection, a 5 month old child was found sleeping in a pack-n-play with a thick blanket on him. These may not be used as rest furnishing for a child who uses a crib or pack-n-play. When this was brought to the attention of the Provider, she stated that the parent brought it for the chi
- During Inspection of the Outdoor Fenced in Area13A.15.10.02
During inspection of the outdoor fenced in area, it was observed that one of the storage buildings, where the children's play area is located, is unsecured. Within the storage building are hazards to include, but not limited to, a large sharp serrated rake, an unsecured chain saw with the blade exp
- When Milk Was Observed in the Refrigerator, Only Whole Milk Was Present13A.15.12.01D
When milk was observed in the refrigerator, only whole milk was present. When asked about milk for the children two years old and older that needs to be 1% or non-fat milk for lunch, the Provider stated that she had milk for them, but used it all this morning at breakfast. The Provider reports bei
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