Rachel Smith
FOUST STREET, ACCOKEEK, MD 20607Childery 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.4 / 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 4 (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 4 (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 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 9, 20242 Findings2 Important
- During Full Inspection on 2/22/2024, LS Did Not Observe a Barrier Around the AC Unit13A.15.05.05A
During Full inspection on 2/22/2024, LS did not observe a barrier around the AC unit. During follow up inspection on today's date, LS observed a barrier which does not adequately and safely restrict access to AC unit.
- During Follow Up Inspection on Today's Date, Refrigerator Thermometer Is Still Required.13A.15.12.02B
Feb 22, 20244 Findings4 Important
- When Provider Turned on the Knobs of the Stove, the Front Burner and the Burner in the Middle of the Stove Did Not Come On.13A.15.05.01G
- LS Observed Truck Stuck in the Mud in the Back Yard, LS Observed an Air Pump and No Barrier on the Deck13A.15.05.05A
LS observed truck stuck in the mud in the back yard, LS observed an air pump and no barrier on the deck. LS observed on barrier around air condition unit.
- LS Observed Paint Can in the Backyard.13A.15.10.02
- LS Observed Fridge Temp at 42,13A.15.12.02B
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