Rebecca Smith
SABILLASVILLE ROAD, SABILLASVILLE, MD 21780Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (5), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- LS Did Not Observe a Lead Screening or Test for Two Children in Care.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Did Not Observe Recorded Fire Drills Each Month in 2025 or Recorded Emergency Drills for the Previous Full Year.13A.15.03.03F
- LS Did Not Observe Completed 2024 Basic Health and Safety Update.13A.15.06.02B(1)
- LS Observed 1.5 Hours of Completed Continued Training for the Previous Full Year13A.15.06.02B(3)
LS observed 1.5 hours of completed continued training for the previous full year. Provider is using 11 hours of training completed in April and June of 2025 to count for the previous full year. Provider must take an additional 12 hours of training by August 31, 2025.
Jun 26, 20237 Findings7 Important
- LS Reviewed Children's Files13A.15.03.02A
LS reviewed children's files. Several children were missing documentation of current immunizations, one child was missing name, DOB at the top of Health assessment. All Health Assessments should be updated annually to ensure current health information is provided.
- LS Reviewed Children's Files. Children's Files Were Missing at Least 1 of the Lead Screening or Testing in Each File.13A.15.03.02B
- LS Reviewed Emergency Forms13A.15.03.04A(1)
LS reviewed emergency forms. Emergency forms were missing information (source of healthcare contact information, completed back of form, enrollment dates, schedules, etc)
- LS Reviewed Children's Files13A.15.03.04C
LS reviewed children's files. Several children were missing documentation of current immunizations, one child was missing name, DOB at the top of Health assessment. All Health Assessments should be updated annually to ensure current health information is provided. Children's files were missing at
- Provider Did Not Have the Daily Schedule Posted but Stated That She Has One to Post13A.15.09.01A
Provider did not have the daily schedule posted but stated that she has one to post. Provider will post the schedule in a conspicuous space.
- LS Was Able to View a Typed Emergency and Disaster Plan. Provider Will Forward Updated Forms to LS.13A.15.10.01A(4)
- LS Reviewed First Aide Kit Required Items13A.15.10.01H(1)
LS reviewed first aide kit required items. First Aide kit was missing the following items; Large, thick sized gauze pad (sanitary napkin can be used), Liquid fragrance-free soap, and hypo-allergenic tape.
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