Robin Johnson
BALL ROAD, PORT REPUBLIC, MD 20676Childery 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 1, 20254 Findings4 Important
- During a Review of Children's Records, No Evidence of Any Blood Lead Test Was Observed in a Three Year Old Girl's File13A.15.03.02B
During a review of children's records, no evidence of any blood lead test was observed in a three year old girl's file. Please provide evidence of this child having had a blood lead test and send a copy of this evidence to OCC for the correction of this non-compliance.
- During a Review of Children's Records13A.15.03.03A
During a review of children's records, no evidence of a written agreement between the child and the Provider was found for a 9 month old boy, a 3 year old boy or an 8 year old girl. Please submit evidence to OCC of having a contract between each of the identified families for each child and the Pro
- During a Review of Children's Files13A.15.11.04A(1)(b)
During a review of children's files, a Medication Administration Authorization form for Albuterol was found for two children. However, neither forms were signed or dated by the doctor. In addition, neither form contains the effective dates for the medication to be administered. Please have the pa
- When Milk Was Observed in the Refrigerator, There Was Only Whole Milk Present and Available13A.15.12.01D
When milk was observed in the refrigerator, there was only whole milk present and available. Of the three children that were present during the inspection, one was over the age of two. When asked what milk the Provider gave the three year old, she said that she gives her 2% or whole milk. LS remin
Aug 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Two Children, Who Are Enrolled and Present in Care Today, Only Have an Emergency Form Completed13A.15.03.02A
Two children, who are enrolled and present in care today, only have an emergency form completed. The Provider does not have any other admission paperwork, including but not limited to, Health Inventory Part I and Part II and evidence of all required immunizations. Please give each set of parents a
Aug 4, 20258 Findings8 Important
- There Are No Emergency Forms or Any Other Documentation Available for Five Out of the 12 Children Present in Care…13A.15.03.04A(2)
There are no emergency forms or any other documentation available for five out of the 12 children present in care during today's inspection. Each child in care must have a readily accessible, completed and signed emergency card. Provide a complete emergency form for each child in care to OCC for t
- During a Review of Emergency Forms, It Was Found That Two Emergency Forms Have Not Been Updated in Over a Year13A.15.03.04A(3)
During a review of emergency forms, it was found that two emergency forms have not been updated in over a year. Emergency forms must be updated, at least, annually. Please give the two emergency forms to the parent (siblings) so that the forms may be updated, as needed, and initialed and dated by
- Upon Arrival of the Licensing Specialist13A.15.04.03A
Upon arrival of the Licensing Specialist, there were 12 children present in the Provider's care and 10 of them were engaged in an outside bubble activity. When asked about being over capacity, the Provider stated that four of them are her relatives. However, the Provider is still providing care f
- Included with Those 12 Children Present, Three of Those Children Are Under the Age of Two Years Old13A.15.04.03B
Included with those 12 children present, three of those children are under the age of two years old. One child is one year and two months old. Per the Provider's report, as they do not have any emergency forms completed or any other documentation, the other two children are six months old and nine
- When the Licensing Specialist Arrived at the FCC Home13A.15.08.01B(4)
When the Licensing Specialist arrived at the FCC home, children and the Provider were outside and in the backyard participating in a bubble event. The LS observed the Provider in the bubbles with most of the children. However, two children were left approximately 15-20 yards away. They are aged 6
- When Going Back Inside the Home After the Provider Decided to End the Bubble Activity13A.15.08.01C(2)
When going back inside the home after the Provider decided to end the bubble activity, she left the two children, ages 6 months and 9 months, in a child infant rocking seat and in the high chair outside and alone while she took the older children inside the home. She then went back outside, leaving
- During the Time That the Provider Ended the Bubble Activity13A.15.08.01F
During the time that the Provider ended the bubble activity, children were left inside the home alone as well as outside of the home alone, albeit brief. For the correction of this non-compliance, write a letter of correction stating how you will become in compliance with this regulation in the fu
- Allegations Were Made That the Television Is Always on and That the Children Are Allowed to Use iPads13A.15.09.01B(3)
Allegations were made that the television is always on and that the children are allowed to use iPads. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed children using their personal cell phones for games and other internet activities and using tablets. The television was on when they return
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