Rhea Dixon-Smith
WILD HORSE COURT, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772Childery 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 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Upon Completing a Full Inspection LS Observed 4 Children Without Part 1 of the Health Assessment and 3 Without Part 2…13A.15.03.02A
Upon completing a Full Inspection LS observed 4 children without Part 1 of the health assessment and 3 without part 2 of the health. Per the regulations health assessments are required for admission.
- LS Conducted a Full Inspection Today and Observed 3 Children Without Lead Screenings13A.15.03.02B
LS conducted a Full Inspection today and observed 3 children without Lead screenings. Per the regulation all children under six years old shall have a lead screening done at 12 months and 24 months.
Oct 18, 20233 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 3 Children Without Immunization Records and Health Assessment Forms.13A.15.03.02A
- Licensing Specialist Did Not Observed Written Permission for Out of the Home Activities for Each Child in Care..13A.15.03.04B(4)
- Licensing Specialist Observed Provider Has Not Conducted Monthly Fire Drill13A.15.10.01A(3)
Licensing Specialist observed provider has not conducted monthly fire drill. Specialist advised provider to conduct a drill for October and submit to OCC.
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