Renee Willey
BRANNOCKS NECK ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613Childery 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
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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 11, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Provider Did Not Send the Required Continuing Registration Documentation Back to OCC by the Requested Date.13A.15.02.03B(2)
- There Was a Gasoline Container Sitting on the Ground Next to Gate of Playground Area13A.15.05.05A
There was a gasoline container sitting on the ground next to gate of playground area. There was also a lawnmower near the gate of the playground area. LS saw several toys that were broken that could injure the children (broken cup, doll house, bikes, and infant play gym).
Sep 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- The Provider Needs to Have a Few Families Update Emergency Form for Their Child.13A.15.03.04A(3)
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